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On the recordApril 1, 2009
I do not perceive that careful consultation with the people's representatives has previously characterized the development of White House Homeland Security policy and strategy.
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Jacob Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the lack of consultation with Congress in developing security policies.

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