The most serious threat to our democracy came from within.
Martin Heinrich: “The most serious threat to our democracy came from within.”
On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Heinrich emphasizes internal threats to democracy, particularly after January 6 events.
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