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Troy Nehls: “I knew all along that objecting to those two states was not…”

Featuring: Troy Nehls, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 22

US Rep. Troy Nehls full interview about rioters that stormed Capitol building

Published January 7, 2021 | Video Starts at 10:42

Well, number one, that's not going to happen. I objected to Arizona and I objected to Pennsylvania. I knew all along that objecting to those two states was not going to change the result. But I had to do what I felt was right and protect our nation's Constitution and do everything I can to protect elections, whether they're local, state and federal in the future. (10:42–10:49)

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Acknowledges that his objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania would not change the election outcome.

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“We were there to have meaningful debate over the issue of the day.”
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“The Capitol has been breached and there are protesters in the rotunda area.”
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“Their intent was to breach those two doors and then disrupt and enter the House chamber.”
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“We should be able to agree to disagree. But you have breached the Capitol grounds.”
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“We've had police officers that have been hurt.”
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“You've entered the Capitol and you've destroyed. You've broken windows.”
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“I objected to Arizona and I objected to Pennsylvania.”
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“What we saw in those two states is either secretaries of states or governors or even mayors changing some of those election laws.”
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“Whether it was done through ballot by mail, whether it wasn't verifying signatures on ballots that were received.”
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“What took place in those two states was wrong and it violated the Constitution.”
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“I believe President Trump sent out some information that we want to see a smooth transition of power now over the next two weeks.”
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