Bennie Thompson quotes

Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice should have a record of protecting individual rights and a strong willingness to put aside any political agenda. (Bennie Thompson)
I believe that if corporate America expects consumer confidence to be restored, they must first be honest with us. View quote
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Rather than squander the surplus on tax breaks for the rich, we should add a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program, shore up Social Security, fortify our defense, provide a quality public education and offer economic assistance to rural areas. View quote
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If you talk to the Whites in Mississippi they will tell you, 'You can go to any school you want to; we don't see race.' Biggest lie ever told. View quote
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Sending our young men and women into battle is perhaps the most serious course of action a Nation can undertake. View quote
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Medicare debates in Congress should result in better Medicare benefits for all our nation's seniors. We're not asking for special treatment for rural America, just a fair deal. View quote
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While I agree that homegrown terrorism and the jihadist threat deserve continuing attention, a single-minded approach ignores all other threats. View quote
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We must maximize our efforts to counter violent extremism, radicalization and recruitment in the United States and stop using xenophobia and ethnic stereotyping. View quote
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At home I have hunting magazines on my nightstand. I'm an avid hunter. I hunt every chance I get. View quote
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Medicare provided guaranteed equal coverage, something that the private sector could not. View quote
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