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Rep. Swalwell Makes Point To Distinguish Between Protesters And Rioters
"I want to be clear: During this trial, when we talk about the violent mob during the attack, we do not mean every American who showed up at [former] President [Donald] Trump's rally," the California Democrat said.
"Certain Americans came to protest peacefully, as is their right. That is what makes our country so great — to debate freely, openly and peacefully, our differences," he said. "Just like all of you were attempting to do in this very room on Jan. 6," referencing the Republican senators who raised objections to the election results during the tallying of Electoral College votes.
"Certain Americans came to protest peacefully, as is their right. That is what makes our country so great — to debate freely, openly and peacefully, our differences," he said. "Just like all of you were attempting to do in this very room on Jan. 6," referencing the Republican senators who raised objections to the election results during the tallying of Electoral College votes.
https://www.npr.org/sections/trump-impeachment-trial-live-updates/2021/02/10/966431067/rep-swalwell-makes-point-to-distinguish-between-protesters-and-rioters