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  • 7 weeks ago
Speaking to reporters in DC on Thursday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) reflected on the rise of political violence in America in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting.
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00:01We are at a precipice in this country when public discourse will no longer be possible,
00:07when public appearances will be reduced because of the legitimate fear that a single crazy person
00:17can imperil public officials who make themselves accessible.
00:22In 20 years leading up to 2015, we had two incidents of political violence against elected officials.
00:32In the 10 years since, we've had 25. The numbers tell the story. It is much more dangerous than it used to be.
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