[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              THE BIG LIE

  (Mrs. DEMINGS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. DEMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I have attended more police officers' 
funerals than I care to admit. Some I have eulogized. The services are 
beautiful, but the loss is tremendous.
  Officer Sicknick's murder hit us hard. It hit me hard for a lot of 
reasons. But this death should be personal to every Member of Congress 
because I believe this body failed our Capitol Police officers. We tell 
everybody else that, if you see something, say something. Yet, while 
Brian was being murdered and other officers were suffering great bodily 
harm, a significant number of Members in this body said nothing and 
continued to uphold the big lie. They followed the unlawful, inhumane, 
and criminal orders of their Commander in Chief.
  But Brian remembered his oath. And if we want to honor his life, then 
all of us should follow his example. Many have given much, but Officer 
Brian Sicknick gave all. He paid the ultimate sacrifice, and we are 
forever grateful for a life well lived.

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