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On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
I believe when you say that, sir, because I do not believe that anyone in charge... would have acted very differently than we did that day.
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Esteban Torres
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Torres emphasized the lack of preparedness for the Capitol attack.

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