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Learning the Lessons of January 6th

Learning the Lessons of January 6th

Senator Mike Rounds Photo: WNAX


South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he hopes people remember what happened at the US Capitol last January sixth and learn from it.

A mob attempted to get into the Capitol and stop the electoral college vote counting to certify President Biden as the winner of the November 2020 election.

Rounds says the Senate performed their duties under the constitution….

Rounds says they did look at some of the election complaints…

Rounds says that type of action can’t be allowed to happen again…

Rounds says the peaceful transition of power is a hallmark of American democracy.

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