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Ex-Capitol Police Chief: I Wanted D.C. National Guard on Standby

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Steven Sund, who has since resigned, says the House and Senate sergeants at arms turned down his request before the riots.

Martha Mercer
Martha Mercer 

Senior Editor

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Martha Mercer

Martha Mercer

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