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Mitch McConnell: Well, we`re here we`re here. We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent a…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2022
Well, we`re here we`re here. We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent a peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election, from one administration to the next. That`s what it was. Whether or not the RNC should be short of singling out members of our party who may have different views from the majority, that`s not the job of the RNC.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

McConnell rejected the RNC's resolution regarding the January 6 insurrection and characterized it as a violent attempt to disrupt the electoral process.

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