It was important, in my view, that we sent a clear message that night to our constituents and to the world that we would not be intimidated, that the mob would not rule here.
Rob Portman: “It was important, in my view, that we sent a clear message that night to our constituents and to the world that we would…”
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Portman emphasizes the importance of sending a strong message against intimidation during the Capitol attack.
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