On the recordAugust 23, 2021
This was a violent assault on our democracy. And the hallmark of our democracy is a peaceful transition of power. And that’s exactly what these individuals wanted to prevent.
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msnbc.comPete Aguilar: “This was a violent assault on our democracy. And the hallmark of our democracy is a peaceful transition of power. And…”
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Aguilar emphasizes the seriousness of the January 6 attack on democracy and the importance of ensuring it never happens again.
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