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Bennie Thompson: Secretary Mayorkas has not committed 'Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors'--the United States…

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
Secretary Mayorkas has not committed 'Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors'--the United States Constitution's standard; for an impeachment.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes that Mayorkas meets constitutional standards for impeachment.

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