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The Bizarre Spectacle Of Hawley, Cruz Demanding Accountability For The Insurrection

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs & Senate Rules and Administration joint hearing on Capitol Hill, Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, to examine the January 6th attack on the Capitol. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool) — WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 23: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs & Senate Rules and Administration joint hearing on February 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. The ... WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 23: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs & Senate Rules and Administration joint hearing on February 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony about the law enforcement preparation for and response to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. (Photo by Andrew Harnik - Pool/Getty Images) MORE LESS

February 23, 2021 5:52 p.m.

Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) opened their remarks at Tuesday’s hearing with profuse gratitude for the police officers who helped protect the Capitol during the insurrection on January 6.

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