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Bennie Thompson: “These numbers show a clear distinction between political rhetoric and proven facts.”

On the recordOctober 13, 2011
These numbers show a clear distinction between political rhetoric and proven facts.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson highlights the discrepancy between crime statistics and political statements regarding border safety.

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