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On the recordJuly 6, 2021
I want to join my fellow senators and saying thank you to the Capitol Hill police, the law enforcement, the National Guard, the Secret Service, who stood in harm`s way while we were here debating, they were pushing back, and I was literally interrupted mid-sentence speaking here because we were all unaware of what was happening right outside this room because of their faithfulness and because what they have done. And I want to thank you them -- thank them.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma
Source
msnbc.com

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Lankford expresses gratitude to law enforcement for their efforts during the Capitol attack.

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