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On the recordJune 14, 2011
Let us focus on eliminating known security gaps. We are not endangered by people who are already locked up.
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Jacob Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the need to address security gaps rather than focus on incarcerated individuals.

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