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On the recordMay 10, 2022
So in fact things like the anti-scale fencing up around the court today obviously detract from the historic vision of the Capitol.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Reed comments on security measures affecting the Capitol's historic appearance.

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