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Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol


Updated: Jan. 7, 1:18 p.m. | Posted: Jan. 6, 9:40 p.m.
Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation sent out their response as dozens of President Donald Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.
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Rep. Dean Phillips, who represents Minnesota’s 3rd District, said he believed it was a miracle that there wasn’t more bloodshed due to the violence. While the Capitol had to be secured, he said it was important to resume the certification of the election.
“We have to go back and finish this. Those who broke into the Capitol today, did so to disrupt one of the most sacred and important responsibilities of those of us in Congress, to certify the presidential election,” Phillips said. “It is incumbent upon us to finish it, and we intend to do so.”

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