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On the recordJune 23, 2015
We must move beyond the perceived fears of the unknown and focus on credible threat information and allow the security vetting systems we have in place to work.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the importance of credible threat information over fear regarding Syrian refugees.

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