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Congressman García's Statement on the Anniversary of the Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Statement

Date: Jan. 5, 2022
Location: Chicago, IL
Issues: National Security Elections

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:

"One year ago, insurrectionists inspired by Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers carried out a violent attack on our democracy. These extremists and the politicians who encouraged them must be held accountable for their actions. But we must also strengthen our democracy by eliminating racist procedures like the filibuster and passing bills like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect the fundamental right to vote. Unfortunately, the attack didn't begin or end on January 6th, and state legislatures across the country continue to undermine our democracy through gerrymandering and discriminatory practices like voter ID laws. Congress must act now, to ensure the people's voice is heard and that our democracy is preserved."


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