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Thom Tillis: “I was the only Republican to vote against Joe Kent.”

Featuring: Thom Tillis, Republican | U.S. Senate North Carolina

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Extended interview: Sen. Tillis on not running for re-election and Trump's Cabinet

Published | Video Starts at 32:15

And anybody that excuses that behavior is unfit to serve in any area of government. It's the reason why I voted against Joe Kent. I was the only Republican to vote against Joe Kent. I understand now he's unemployment, but. And it's the reason why I voted against Ed Martin. I understand now he's unemployed. Senator, excuse me for interrupting. President Trump calls them peaceful protesters. (32:15–32:18)

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