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Bennie Thompson: “We believe the individuals and organizations we subpoenaed today have relevant information about how violence erupted at…”

On the recordNovember 23, 2021
We believe the individuals and organizations we subpoenaed today have relevant information about how violence erupted at the Capitol and the preparation leading up to this violent attack.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Bennie Thompson, the Committee Chairman, explains the rationale behind the subpoenas issued to extremist groups.

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