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February 21, 2017

Brits Protest Against Trump as Lawmakers Debate Canceling His State Visit
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In Britain, thousands of people filled Parliament Square Monday to voice
their opposition to President Trump, as lawmakers debated whether to
cancel his state visit. This is Parliament member Paula Sherriff.

Paula Sherriff: "Does he agree that to use the expression 'Grab 'em by
the pussy' describes a sexual assault, and therefore suggests that he
shouldn't be afforded a visit to our queen?"

Paul Flynn: "Entirely agree. I mean, his manner, his behavior throughout
the election period of one that's greatly worrying."

And that's British Parliament member Paul Flynn, agreeing that Trump's
comments captured in a 2005 NBC "Access Hollywood" video constitute him
bragging about sexual assault. Nearly 2 million Brits have signed a
petition calling on President Trump's official state visit to be
canceled, arguing it would cause embarrassment to the queen. We'll go to
London later in the broadcast.


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