Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson has served as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993, and is chair of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Bennie Thompson has served as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993, and is chair of the House Homeland Security Committee.
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