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On the recordJune 18, 2022
it's hard to think of a more grave offense – and the question of deterrence and is it important to deter coups and insurrections? And I would say yes.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses related to the coup and the need for deterrence.

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