January 6 Attack

Floor Speech

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Mrs. McBATH. Mr. Speaker, I thank both of our leaders this evening, Representative Hoyer and Representative Clyburn, for making sure that we never forget.

Mr. Speaker, today we pause on the 5-year anniversary of one of the darkest days of our democracy. On January 6, rioters stormed the heart of American Government and sought to overthrow the will of the people with bats and clubs. Now, the individual responsible for promoting such baseless allegations once again occupies the highest office in the land.

I extend profound gratitude for the Capitol Police who stood on the front lines on that terrible day. I thank my colleagues, our appointed officials, and every congressional staff member who worked to ensure that the true will of the American people was done.

I urge every citizen that is watching today to remember that the eyes of the world have not looked away in the 5 years since. We must work to ensure that the American ideals of freedom, justice and liberty endure for generations to come. Never, ever forget.

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