On the recordJanuary 7, 2022
For the first time in our history, a president had not just lost an election, he tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. I will defend this nation, not allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of democracy.
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Biden emphasizes the unprecedented nature of Trump's actions following the 2020 election and his commitment to defending democracy.
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