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Bennie Thompson

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Bennie Gordon Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Thompson has been a prominent voice in Congress on issues related to homeland security, having served as the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various aspects of national security and has been an advocate for addressing threats posed by terrorism and drug cartels.

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Apr 30, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick) for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, today, we mourn the loss of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., a thoughtful leader, a dear friend, a son of Newark who never forgot where he…

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Apr 30, 2024

Thanks to Congresswoman Clarke's leadership, a policy concept that cybersecurity experts had been suggesting for years finally became a reality.

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Apr 19, 2024

I thank the gentleman from New York for giving me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in a strong opposition to this sideshow. Consideration of H.R. 3602 today is a cynical move meant to appease Republicans who refuse to provide aid to fight…

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Apr 19, 2024

I thank the gentleman for yielding me extra time. This bill is so overreaching that it would force the American Red Cross to verify every person's immigration status before providing lifesaving services following a natural disaster. This…

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Apr 15, 2024

This entire thing was a sham from the start.

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Apr 15, 2024

The President's supplemental would provide us with vital resources needed to hire additional personnel across the spectrum of our work force that enforce the Southern Border and do so much more.

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Apr 15, 2024

Unfortunately, after inciting a riot at the Capitol because he wasn't reelected, Donald Trump spent 4 years making legitimate election security work so politically toxic.

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Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Secretary, you have done what I consider a good job at defending this administration given the constraints that you have to operate from in terms of resources.

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Apr 15, 2024

Americans aren't fooled by these Republican political games. They understand that where you invest your resources speaks to what you really value.

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Apr 15, 2024

Chairman Green promised donors at a campaign event that he would bring an impeachment case against Secretary Mayorkas. He told his contributors to 'get the popcorn' and promised 'it's going to be fun.'

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Apr 15, 2024

It is inexcusable that our Republican colleagues did not pass the final fiscal year 2024 funding for the Department for nearly 6 months.

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Apr 15, 2024

Your testimony before the committee--despite the unfounded extreme MAGA attacks against you--speaks to your character, integrity, and commitment to the Department of Homeland Security.

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Apr 15, 2024

You can't look the brave DHS employees in the face and claim you support them when you refuse to put your vote where your mouth is.

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Apr 15, 2024

Republicans have wasted little time playing political games with our Southern Border while rejecting any serious solution.

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Apr 15, 2024

Democrats are united in finding solutions and providing the agents and officers of DHS with the resources needed.

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Apr 15, 2024

Republicans have tried to starve DHS personnel of the resources needed to do their job.

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Apr 15, 2024

Many of these individuals are shamefully inspired by and scapegoated by Members of this Congress and by former President Trump.

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Apr 15, 2024

I am sorry that some of our colleagues have chosen to make you the target of political attacks instead of getting you the tools that you need to do your job to keep people safe.

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Mar 20, 2024

I am pleased the subcommittees are examining the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to address increased rates of migration to the U.S. Southwest Border in a humane and effective way.

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Mar 20, 2024

However, the solution to this challenge is not to repeat the cruel policies of the Trump administration.

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Mar 19, 2024

House Republicans have absolutely refused to provide Israel with the resources they need to push back the threat of terrorists and terroristic regimes.

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Mar 19, 2024

It is shameful that more than 5 months into fiscal year 2024, House Republicans' refusal to govern has us once again on the precipice of a partial Government shut-down.

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Mar 19, 2024

This is a do-nothing Republican Majority.

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Mar 19, 2024

Republican dysfunction is a threat to the peace and stability around the world.

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