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“I know firsthand what a vote to authorize war means to the lives of American families.”

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Mike Thompson is an American politician born on January 24, 1951. He serves as a U.S. Representative, representing California's 5th Congressional District. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as environmental protection, agriculture, and military affairs. more

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