Now, I ask all members to rise for a moment of silence in their memory. On Capitol Hill, congressional Democrats took part in a series of events following Biden’s speech to commemorate the January 6 anniversary, including moments of silence on the House and Senate. Democratic lawmakers planned a daylong series of events at the Capitol to mark the anniversary, ranging from a moment of silence on the House floor to a conversation with historians Doris Kearns. Capitol Police Officer Billy Evans, of a later assault. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) led a moment of silence on the House floor on Thursday to mark one year since the Jan. Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood Metropolitan Officer Jeffrey Smith. As I conclude, I want to acknowledge our fallen heroes of that day. US Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn began his opening remarks by asking those in the committee room to hold a moment of silence for fallen US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Nancy Pelosi Pelosi leads moment of silence for Jan. But the assault did not deter us from our duty. When the violent assault was made on the Capitol, it’s purpose was to thwart Congress’s constitutional duty to validate the electoral count and to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. As we reflect on that darkest day, we remember that the insurrection sought not only to attack the building, but to undermine democracy itself. This sacred space where members legislate, children learn, visitors are welcomed, was defiled and damaged, we know that. Nadler said that police misconduct is a “systemic problem that requires a comprehensive solution,” and Democrats are responding to the cries from protestors in the streets “calling out for revenge, for change.Transcript Pelosi Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor Speaker Nancy Pelosi led members of Congress in a moment of silence to acknowledge the “fallen heroes” of the Capitol riot. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler said his committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday to examine racial profiling, police brutality and lost trust between police departments and the communities they serve. Today Democrats in the House and Senate are saying, we see you. Democrats commemorate January 6 attack with tears and silence at US Capitol Hundreds of members of Congress gathered to pay tribute to five police officers whose deaths have been tied to the. “The protests we've seen in recent days are an expression of rage born of despair. Capitol, and others who protected democracy, as Washington marked the second anniversary of the Jan. “Black Lives Matter,” Hoyer, D-Md., said. President Joe Biden on Friday honored police officers who defended the U.S. While congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have not expressed a willingness to help make the bill law of the land, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer implored them to act, exclaiming “we are better than this!” Democrats will not let this go away and we will not rest until we achieve real reforms.” Capitol moment of silence held for COVID deaths. Maybe they're hoping the issue goes away. House and Senate leaders led a moment of silence on the steps of the U.S. Four other police officers affected by the events that day later took their own lives. “Now some Senate Republicans have acknowledged egregious wrongs, but few have expressed the need for floor action,” Schumer said. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick died not long after being attacked by the mob.
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