Rep. Thompson Issues Statement on President Trump Remarks Addressing Mass Shootings in Texas, Ohio
August 05, 2019
August 05, 2019
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's remarks addressing mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio:
"President Trump's words today are meaningless. We know tragedy after tragedy his words have not led to solid action or any change in rhetoric.
"We know his vile and racist words have incited violence and attacks on Americans. Now . . .
"President Trump's words today are meaningless. We know tragedy after tragedy his words have not led to solid action or any change in rhetoric.
"We know his vile and racist words have incited violence and attacks on Americans. Now . . .