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Ilhan Omar: They can show leadership. They can decide not to turn the key over -- the key of their party over to this conspiracy…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2021
They can show leadership. They can decide not to turn the key over -- the key of their party over to this conspiracy theorist, white supremacist, violent and dangerous member of Congress. They can hold her accountable.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota
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msnbc.com

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Omar discusses the responsibility of Republican members to hold accountable those who incited insurrection and to not support extremist members.

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