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On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
It's so important we be honest with the American people about what happened.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
Source
npr.org

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the events of January 6, 2021.

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