[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        THE SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE

  (Mr. DOGGETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, very small instances--President Trump's 
excuse last night for freeing the violent January 6 criminals.
  To the 140 dedicated police officers who were injured that day, to 
the officer who was crushed in a door and had to protect his eye from 
being gouged out, to the officer who was punched with a flagpole, this 
was hardly Trump's ``day of love.''
  Now, he has released these criminals back to their communities. One 
boasted of buying guns. Another would: Turn up the heat in the spirit 
of vengeance--total disrespect for law enforcement, unleashing a 
heightened threat to the safety of families and communities across this 
country.
  By freeing the leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers who 
were convicted of seditious conspiracy, Trump seems to be following the 
example of the authoritarian leaders he has admired in telling them to 
``stand back and standby''--his private militias, available to crush 
any opposition at the slightest dog whistle.

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