Chris Murphy: “Senator Padilla was asking a question. He identified himself…”

“Pair that together with the message that is being received by the American public now on a daily basis, most prominently and visibly today, that if you engage in peaceful protest, Senator Padilla was asking a question. He identified himself as a United States Senator of the administration. You will be met by violence. You carry out violence on behalf of the White House, you are excused. You lodge normal, protected protest against this White House. You are thrown to the ground and handcuffed.” (06:17–06:29)

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