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On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
I am pleased that the oversight begun under our watch continues today.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson acknowledges ongoing oversight efforts initiated by the previous Democratic majority.

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