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On the recordJanuary 4, 2022
Sweeping up low-level players, while ignoring the kingpins upstream, isn`t a full investigation.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse critiques the DOJ's approach to the January 6 investigation, suggesting that it should target higher-level individuals involved.

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