On the recordJune 9, 2021
Despite the claims of some of my colleagues, we do not need to return to the inhumane, cruel, and ultimately ineffective policies of the Trump administration.
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congress.govBennie Thompson: “Despite the claims of some of my colleagues, we do not need to return to the inhumane, cruel, and ultimately ineffective…”
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Thompson rejects returning to Trump's border policies, advocating for humane treatment.
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