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The Foreign Minister's Statement on the situation in Washington DC

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Published under: Solberg's Government

Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The situation in #WashingtonDC is deeply disturbing and alarming, and an unacceptable attack on democracy. President Trump has a particular responsibility to ensure that the situation comes under control. The Congress must be able to fulfill its mandate in accordance with the constitution. It is at the very core of a democratic society that the losing party acknowledges the defeat.