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Tom Cotton: We always respect the rights of peaceful protesters but anarchy, rioting and looting we have zero tolerance for.

On the recordAugust 28, 2022
We always respect the rights of peaceful protesters but anarchy, rioting and looting we have zero tolerance for.
Said by
Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
Source
msnbc.com

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Cotton emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between peaceful protests and violent actions.

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