There had been no serious threats against the Capitol. I think we`re way overreacting to the current need. I`m extremely uncomfortable with the fact that my constituents can`t come to the Capitol with all of this razor wire around the complex. It reminds me of my last visit to Kabul.
Mitch McConnell expresses discomfort with the heightened security measures around the Capitol, comparing it to his experiences in Kabul.
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