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On the recordJanuary 16, 2017
I think, actually, there was a symbolic importance to my members of my constituents to say I'm not coming.
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Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

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Beyer reflects on the significance of his decision to skip the inauguration for his constituents.

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