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Mike Pence: “Jan. 6 was a tragic day but it became a triumph of freedom. History will record that our institutions held.”

On the recordMay 4, 2025
Jan. 6 was a tragic day but it became a triumph of freedom. History will record that our institutions held.
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Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Pence describes the Capitol riot as a moment that ultimately showcased the resilience of democracy.

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