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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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Jun 18, 2018

History tells us that ramping up law enforcement as a response to a health crisis disproportionately affects minority communities.

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Jun 13, 2018

I thank my colleague and fellow member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, Congressman Lou Correa, for leading tonight's special order regarding the need to protect immigrant children and families from the cruel and punitive…

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May 22, 2018

How have the Trump administration's funding cuts to stabilization and assistance programs... hurt our ability to defend against terror threats?

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May 22, 2018

It is essential for the Trump administration to ensure a careful coordinated effort among all elements of our National security apparatus...

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May 22, 2018

If President Trump's rhetoric has been harmful in this regard, his policies have been worse.

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May 22, 2018

Unfortunately, as the virtual space becomes increasingly important to ISIS, the organization's existing efforts to recruit and radicalize followers are only furthered by the Trump administration's rhetoric and policies.

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May 21, 2018

The increased number of Central Americans petitioning for asylum in the United States is not because more people are 'exploiting' the system via 'loopholes,' but because many have credible claims.

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May 21, 2018

What the Trump administration, DHS officials, and many of my Republican colleagues call 'legal loopholes' are actually laws Congress put in place to protect some of the most vulnerable migrants, particularly children, seeking humanitarian…

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May 21, 2018

I was shocked to hear that Secretary Nielsen has apparently not bothered to read the January 2017 intelligence community assessment that Russia interfered in our elections and undermined our democratic process to help President Trump win.

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May 21, 2018

We have laws in place so that people fleeing dangerous situations can request protection and humanitarian relief.

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May 21, 2018

Separating small children from their parents as a punitive measure runs counter to basic humanitarian principles and should be beneath even this administration.

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May 21, 2018

I continue to believe the practice is cruel and will only exacerbate the trauma experienced by children fleeing violence and unrest in their home countries.

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May 21, 2018

Even though this report is widely available, I will be sure to deliver the Secretary a copy.

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May 16, 2018

I look forward to hearing TSA's plans for getting us to a place where this is a reality.

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May 16, 2018

I do echo many of the Chairman's concerns regarding the inclusion of unvetted individuals in the PreCheck program.

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May 16, 2018

I certainly appreciate the challenging job that TSA has in accommodating the increase in domestic travelers while striving to maintain the safe, secure, and reliable air transit that the flying public expects and deserves.

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May 16, 2018

I am troubled by the downturn in international travel to the United States.

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May 15, 2018

I thank the gentleman from Florida for his very kind yielding of time.

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May 15, 2018

I thank the gentleman from Florida for being so kind in yielding. Mr. Speaker, today the House will consider H.R. 4895, the Medgar Evers Home National Monument Act, a bipartisan bill to designate the home of civil rights leader Medgar…

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May 14, 2018

If Chairman McCaul believes Russia will interfere in the 2018 elections, as he has stated, we cannot ignore this threat.

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May 14, 2018

I am extremely disappointed that Chairman McCaul has already backtracked on his public promise to hold a much-needed hearing on election security and the on-going Russia cyber threat.

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May 14, 2018

Holding a focused and comprehensive hearing on election security is not a partisan or complicated request.

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May 14, 2018

Chairman McCaul often reiterates his opposition to Russia, but actions speak louder than words.

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Apr 25, 2018

I need from you, very simple, when you plan to follow the law to present----

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Apr 25, 2018

I would absolutely prefer it in writing.

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