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Bennie Thompson: I am embarrassed for the Republican Majority wasting the committee's time on so-called investigations.

On the recordJuly 18, 2023
I am embarrassed for the Republican Majority wasting the committee's time on so-called investigations.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson criticizes the Republican Majority for focusing on political stunts instead of real issues.

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