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Mitch McConnell: Every one of us has an obligation to distinguish peaceful protests from the violent riots that continue to see innocent…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2020
Every one of us has an obligation to distinguish peaceful protests from the violent riots that continue to see innocent people hurt.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
Source
msnbc.com

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McConnell emphasizes the need to differentiate between peaceful protests and violent riots.

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