On the recordJanuary 12, 2022
The Civil War happened. It’s part of our history. I revere those forefathers of mine, not because I approve of slavery, but they did what they thought was appropriate in their time.
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msnbc.comThe Civil War happened. It’s part of our history. I revere those forefathers of mine, not because I approve of slavery, but they did what they thought was appropriate in their time.
McConnell defends his reverence for historical figures from the Civil War era in response to criticism.
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