It's a horrifying thought, and it just confirms how horrific the rise in political violence and extremism has been in the United States over the last six years. And Our democracy cannot function if our leaders and their families aren't safe. And so I am so sorry to the speakers and her family. I'm thinking about them. It's a horrible event, and it's one that really should unite Americans across party lines to condemn this kind of political violence. (02:30–02:37)
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