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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 24, 2022
We`re not going to let these people keep us from finishing our business. So, we need you to get the building cleared. Give us the OK so we can go back in session and finish up the people`s business as soon as possible.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Mitch McConnell emphasizes the need to resume congressional business during the Capitol attack.

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