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On the recordJuly 25, 2021
But that amount that we don't know is what we hope to reveal. What was the role of these right-wing, white nationalist groups? How much foreknowledge was there in the administration that they would be there intent on doing violence? These are questions that need to be answered.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Adam Schiff discusses the need for answers regarding the events surrounding January 6 and the role of extremist groups.

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