MATSUI STATEMENT MARKING TWO YEARS AFTER JANUARY 6TH INSURRECTION AT U.S. CAPITOL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement marking two years after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex.
“January 6th, 2021, is a day that we can never forget – when violent extremism sought to silence the voices of the American people and overthrow our most sacred democratic ideals,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “As the insurrectionists stormed our citadel of democracy, we all witnessed the danger of misinformation and the power these lies have to disrupt the democratic process. That horrific violence took the lives of five brave capitol police officers and injured over 140 more. January 6th reminded each and every one of us that we have a responsibility to stand up, defend, and never take our democracy for granted.”
“Today, we must recommit ourselves to the critical work that remains to ensure nothing like the January 6th insurrection ever happens again,” Matsui continued. “That means protecting Americans’ equitable access to the ballot. Supporting our most precious institutions to stand strong for years to come. Ensuring that in a democracy, we abide by an unrelenting dedication to the truth and belief that no one is above the law. I am committed to making sure we defend our great democracy for generations to come.”
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