MATSUI STATEMENT MARKING THREE YEARS AFTER JANUARY 6TH INSURRECTION AT U.S. CAPITOL

“Three years ago today, a violent mob – incited by former President Trump, stormed our citadel of democracy in an attempt to overturn our democratic process,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “President Trump’s false claims of election fraud, promotion of misinformation, and rampant demagoguery had dire consequences. As a result of that day’s horrific violence, brave capitol police officers lost their lives, with many more seriously injured. We must never forget the events of that day – to honor those we lost and prevent a violent insurrection from ever happening again.”

“January 6^th stands as a stark reminder that even our vibrant democracy is fragile – that we can never take our freedoms for granted,” Matsui continued. “We must take a stand to defend, preserve and strengthen our most sacred democratic ideals for generations to come. I am committed to making sure we continue the important work to make our democratic process more accessible, more participatory, and more effective for all Americans.”                                                                                                                                   

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