One year ago, we witnessed a violent assault on the Capitol. Many of us continue to struggle with the horrors and shocking images we witnessed as we strive to heal as a nation. The events on January 6 of last year shook me to my very core. 🧵
Throughout our history, even during times of war and civil unrest, America has always been able to peacefully transition power. But last year, we witnessed a nightmare, an assault on the symbol of American democracy—our nation’s Capitol.
Since then, countless members of Congress continue to break their oaths to protect and defend our democracy.
We cannot allow the events of January 6 to be whitewashed and rewritten. This attack was fueled by hatred, enabled by the former president, and perpetuated by lies.
We cannot allow the events of January 6 to be whitewashed and rewritten. This attack was fueled by hatred, enabled by the former president, and perpetuated by lies.
It was an assault on one of America’s most fundamental freedoms: the right to have your vote counted in a free and fair election.
Today, we remember the lives lost and honor the brave heroes who stood up in the face of anger and chaos to protect the Capitol and refused to let an angry and violent mob prevent them from doing the work of democracy.
On the first anniversary of January 6, we pray for all those who were affected and commit ourselves to continue the fight to secure and strengthen our democracy, defend the rule of law, protect the right to vote for all, and hold all those responsible for this attack accountable.
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