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On the recordJanuary 24, 2021
It’s a serious and solemn and sober moment. ... we need to hold the president accountable for his out-of-control abuse of power in that instance, and, in this particular instance, inciting a violent attack, an insurrection on the Capitol.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries emphasizes the importance of accountability for Trump’s actions related to the Capitol attack.

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