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Zoe Lofgren: Well, it is an amazing circumstance, to think of the President of the United States, who took an oath, to protect and…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2022
Well, it is an amazing circumstance, to think of the President of the United States, who took an oath, to protect and defend the Constitution, just watching, this assault, on the peaceful transfer of power that's provided for in the Constitution. It wasn't right.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Zoe Lofgren expresses concern over the former president's inaction during the Capitol attack and emphasizes the constitutional duty to protect the transfer of power.

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