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Sen. Lindsey Graham Says Those Who Breached Capitol Security Should Be in Jail
January 7, 2021
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon to address his concerns about security at the U.S. Capitol being breached by what he called “domestic terrorists” during the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress to count Electoral College votes. “The first thing that stands out to me is how embarrassed and disgusted…
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