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On the recordNovember 17, 2021
I’ve seen it happen to my staff much more. They are being trashed both in word and deed. And it is something that once you are allowing people to incite violence, you are going to beget violence.
Said by
Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Congresswoman Speier reflects on the increase in violence and threats against Congress members, linking it to the rhetoric used by some politicians.

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