"I was shocked that you would justify and celebrate this violent assault that caused me so much pain and my family so much pain. I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force."
"You have never had the courage to look me in the eye and tell me that the assault was justified, so today you'll have your chance. Tell it to my face, if that's what you believe. Tell it to me today. Tell the world why you believe I deserve to be assaulted from behind, have six ribs broken, and a damaged lung."
"Recently, Senator Mullin, if you have time to listen, you were confronted by constituents that were angry because you voted against my amendment to stop all funding for refugee welfare programs. Instead of explaining your vote to continue these welfare programs for refugees, you decided to transfer the blame."
During Mullin's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security, Sen. Rand Paul challenged his Republican colleague over comments justifying a 2017 assault that hospitalized Paul with broken ribs and a damaged lung. Paul criticized Mullin for calling him a "freaking snake" and claiming to understand why the assault occurred, rather than explaining his vote to continue refugee welfare funding. Paul questioned whether someone who applauds violence against political opponents should lead an agency struggling with proper use of force limitations. Paul demanded Mullin justify the assault directly, challenging him to explain why Paul deserved the attack and asking the public to consider whether someone with anger issues should be trusted with such authority.
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