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Michael G. Mullen: It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel, including members of the National Guard forcibly and violently…

On the recordJune 2, 2020
It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel, including members of the National Guard forcibly and violently clearing the path through Lafayette Square to accommodate the President's visit outside St. John's Church.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Admiral Mullen expresses his disgust at the actions taken to clear protesters for the President's photo op.

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