Bennie_Thompson - Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado

Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on August 26, 2008. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)


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