WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the deadly January 6th insurrection:

“Four years ago, a violent mob desecrated our Capitol to overturn a free and fair election and upend our democracy. I was in the House chamber on that very dark day, when law enforcement and others lost their lives and were injured over false allegations about the 2020 election—claims that Donald Trump perpetuated and has continued to repeat. This tragic anniversary is a reminder that the results of our elections must be respected, regardless of whether or not we like those results. Today, Congress rightfully certified the results of the election and respected the will of the American people.” 

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