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Don Beyer: “Who are the snipers going to shoot — the families at the graves or the tourists at the Lincoln Memorial?”

On the recordOctober 2, 2026
Who are the snipers going to shoot — the families at the graves or the tourists at the Lincoln Memorial?
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia
Source
npr.org

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Commenting on safety concerns regarding the proposed arch.

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