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On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
We are ultimately going to be judged in the court of public opinion, and I think the American people are ready to put the election, the close election that we had in November, behind us, accept the results, and move forward to govern this nation.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker emphasizes the need to move past the election and focus on governance.

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