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Rep. Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) is the ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee.

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Commentary

A Pitiable Response to Katrina

By Rep. Bennie G. Thompson

A few short weeks ago, America was shocked, stunned and spellbound by the specter of a flooded city, desperate people wading through water to find food and shelter, and children being airlifted by helicopters to escape the certain death and destruction of Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters. As many sat transfixed in front of their televisions…

A few short weeks ago, America was shocked, stunned and spellbound by the specter of a flooded city, desperate people wading through water to find food…

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