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On the recordJuly 27, 2021
I saw four patriots, four public servants, four people who take apart the work they have undertaken, to help, protect, (INAUDIBLE) of whoever did it. This Capitol building that is held in such high esteem. They saw it under assault and they thought it was their responsibility to do what`s necessary to preserve this building, to help perpetuate this democracy.
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Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

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Clyburn reflects on the bravery of the officers who defended the Capitol during the insurrection.

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