Kevin McCarthy: “I think anybody, we all know this, that entered this building that…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2022

I think anybody, we all know this, that entered this building that rioted is not legitimate discourse.

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Republican · California

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McCarthy distinguishes between rioters and legitimate political discourse in response to the RNC's characterization.

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Kevin McCarthy: “I think anybody, we all know this, that entered this building that rioted is not legitimate discourse.”