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Alex Padilla: I was there peacefully. At one point I had a question, and so I began to ask a question.

On the recordJune 12, 2025
I was there peacefully. At one point I had a question, and so I began to ask a question.
Said by
Alex Padilla
Democratic · California
Source
cnn.com
Jun 12, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Padilla describes his peaceful intent before being forcibly removed.

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