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Mitch McConnell: We're not going to let these people keep us from finishing our business. So we need you to get the building cleared.

On the recordJuly 20, 2022
We're not going to let these people keep us from finishing our business. So we need you to get the building cleared.
Said by
Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell emphasized the need to resume congressional business despite the Capitol attack.

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