[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ATTACK ON AMERICA'S TEMPLE OF DEMOCRACY

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on the tragic events of 
January 6. The lawlessness of the mob that invaded the U.S. Capitol was 
not solely directed against America's temple of democracy, it was also 
a frontal assault that threatened the lives of hundreds upon hundreds 
of heroic police officers, Capitol staff, and Members of Congress.
  The rioters, some wearing paramilitary equipment, sought to block the 
peaceful transition of executive power, which has been a hallmark of 
our Republic for more than two centuries. The January 6 attack was no 
vacation.
  Members of Congress are sworn to protect and defend our Constitution. 
Those who encouraged and white-washed political violence must be called 
to full account.
  As one Member who was among the last to be evacuated, I applaud Chair 
Bennie Thompson and the members for their work investigating fully to 
uncover the full truth of the savage brutality to which our Nation and 
Constitution were subjected, and those who are sworn to uphold the law.
  Let the facts lead our country to a judgment brought about through 
justice, not mob rule.

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