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Jamie Raskin: “We are investigating the attack on Congress by domestic enemies of our Constitution because we are sworn to do so by our…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2021
We are investigating the attack on Congress by domestic enemies of our Constitution because we are sworn to do so by our oath of office. In America, when you are subpoenaed to testify in court or in Congress, you show up, period. If you act deliberately with sneering, cavalier contempt for the American people and their representatives, we will hold you in contempt. We will get to the truth of the violent assault on America.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
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msnbc.com

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Jamie Raskin emphasizes the importance of complying with subpoenas and the investigation into the January 6 attack.

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