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Jennifer Wexton: “I can't stop thinking about those that are going to have lasting mental health injuries and damage as a result of that…”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2021
I can't stop thinking about those that are going to have lasting mental health injuries and damage as a result of that day.
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Jennifer Wexton
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Wexton emphasizes the long-term mental health effects on Capitol Police after the January 6 attack.

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