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Mitch McConnell: It was a violent insurrection. For the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power.

On the recordJune 1, 2022
It was a violent insurrection. For the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power.
Said by
Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
Source
msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell describes the events of January 6th as a violent insurrection aimed at preventing the peaceful transfer of power.

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