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On the recordMay 11, 2022
Well, an attempted coup and a violent insurrection at the Capitol interrupting the peaceful transfer of power are unprecedented events. They should come in and testify voluntarily. And if they don`t, then all of us should come to expect that they could be subpoenaed for it.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
msnbc.com

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Raskin emphasizes the unprecedented nature of the January 6th events and the importance of testimony from fellow lawmakers.

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