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On the recordMarch 29, 2022
The president has spoken to the fact that January 6th was one of the darkest days in our country`s history, and that we must have a full accounting of what happened, to ensure that it never occurs again. And, he`s been quite clear that they posed a unique threat to our democracy, and that the constitutional protections of executive privilege, should not be used to shield from Congress or the public information about an attack on the constitution itself.
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Jen Psaki
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

White House Press Secretary Psaki emphasizes the importance of accountability for the events of January 6th and the decision not to assert executive privilege for certain testimonies.

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