Bennie Thompson actually said...

We can critically close to lose in this democracy as we`ve come to know it. And so it`s our duty as patriots, as Americans, as members of Congress to make sure that we get it right.

Context

Thompson emphasizes the importance of protecting democracy in light of threats faced after the January 6 attack.

01/03/2022

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