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On the recordJanuary 14, 2021
The president has death and blood at his feet, but at the same time, was complete abdication of responsibility, if you will, and dereliction of duty that he did not command and to move forward.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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Sheila Jackson Lee criticizes President Trump for failing to take responsibility and command action during the Capitol attack.

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