I want to share some thoughts on the sad and tragic events of the day
The violence and turmoil we witnessed in Washington today was completely unacceptable. Nothing could possibly justify it. The disturbing images of protesters on the House and Senate floors will not soon be forgotten. Nor should they.
Serious crimes were committed and a life was tragically lost. Our nation deserves far better. This is a time to give our all, honor our institutions and uphold our American democracy. Let's speak with one voice in making that a national consensus.
As the violence in the Capitol today was indefensible, so, too, was the willful destruction of so many neighborhoods and towns last summer. And yet, widespread consensus that condemned these nationwide riots was elusive. America deserved better this summer and didn’t get it.
Now, our country must come together. Our nation can get this right. That is overdue as well. My good friend in Congress Elijah Cummings told me time and again that “America is better than this.” We lost Elijah last year, but his words are as true as ever.
We are far better than what we saw last summer and today. We can now prove that we are the America my friend believed – and I believe – is better.
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It is in America’s enduring national interest that we do not ignore what we know to be wrong with the 2020 elections.
The U.S. Constitution clearly states that it is the responsibility of the state legislatures — not courts — to direct the manner in which members of the Electoral College are selected.
Last Wednesday, I recorded my objection to two states where this provision of the Constitution was violated by courts that changed election procedure without legislative approval.