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Chris Coons: I consider a shameful slap in the face of the men and women of law enforcement for those convicted of assaulting police…

On the recordJuly 16, 2026
I consider a shameful slap in the face of the men and women of law enforcement for those convicted of assaulting police officers to have been pardoned.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Questioning Todd Blanche at confirmation hearing.

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