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Mitch McConnell: “They tried to disrupt our democracy. They failed. They failed. They failed to attempt to obstruct the Congress. This…”

On the recordJanuary 5, 2021
They tried to disrupt our democracy. They failed. They failed. They failed to attempt to obstruct the Congress. This failed insurrection only underscores how crucial the task before us is for our Republic.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator McConnell emphasizes the failure of the insurrectionists and the importance of Congress's responsibilities.

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