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On the recordJuly 26, 2021
We know that men and women who stormed the Capitol wanted to derail the peaceful transfer of power in this country.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the intent behind the Capitol attack to disrupt democracy.

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