Troy Nehls: “Their intent was to breach those two doors and then disrupt…”

“And I tell you something, the doors were locked, but boy, oh boy, when those protesters hit those doors, they were kicking them, they were hitting them hard. Their intent, Their intent was to breach those two doors and then disrupt and enter the House chamber. And I just couldn't allow that to happen. Representative, you were wearing two hats yesterday, newly elected to Congress from the state of Texas, but you also have 25 years as law enforcement experience as a sheriff.” (03:00–03:08)

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