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Ted Lieu: Newt Gingrich`s remarks are outrageous. We know the Supreme Court has already validated the January 6 bipartisan…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2022
Newt Gingrich`s remarks are outrageous. We know the Supreme Court has already validated the January 6 bipartisan committee as a legitimate committee. You don`t throw members of Congress in jail for serving on a committee.
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Ted Lieu
Democratic · California
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Lieu responds to Gingrich's comments, emphasizing the legitimacy of the January 6 Committee and condemning the idea of jailing committee members.

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