Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 20, 2022
Some people here in the Capitol Police believe it would take us several days to secure the building. Do you agree with that analysis?
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer questioned the Acting Secretary of Defense about the timeline for securing the Capitol.

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