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Mike Pence: January 6 was a tragic day. But it became a triumph of freedom. And history will record that our institutions held.

On the recordMay 4, 2025
January 6 was a tragic day. But it became a triumph of freedom. And history will record that our institutions held.
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Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana
Source
cnn.com

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Pence reflects on January 6, emphasizing the resilience of democratic institutions.

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