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Kevin McCarthy: “The president bears responsibility for Wednesday`s attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately…”

On the recordMay 20, 2021
The president bears responsibility for Wednesday`s attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. I think a fact-finding commission and a censure resolution would be prudent.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Kevin McCarthy states that President Trump is responsible for the attack on Congress and suggests a fact-finding commission.

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