'We just want answers. That's what the American people deserve, regardless of what side of the political spectrum they're on,' Kinzinger said on CNN
on CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper," the Illinois Republican, who sits on the January 6 panel, told Tapper the indictment reaffirms that individuals asked to speak before the panel "cannot ignore Congress."
"So, this is certainly a good thing, and I hope it sends a chilling message to anybody else who was going to follow through like this," he added.
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