Suozzi: "January 6 Insurrection Was an Attack on Our Democracy"

Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-New York) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection attempt to undermine the Democracy of the United States of America.

Suozzi watched the insurrection unfold from his seat in the House Gallery and heard the deadly gunshot, saw windows broken, and witnessed insurrectionists handcuffed on the ground as he and other members were finally evacuated by Capitol Police. He was one of the last members to leave the chamber.

"On January 6, 2021, our nation and democracy went through a trauma. A mob stormed the Capitol, broke down doors, made death threats, and for a time being -- put our Democracy on pause. But their efforts were unsuccessful -- the Capitol Police and our collective value for the rule of law stopped the insurrectionists and allowed the Congress to certify Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States.

"One year since that day, the work to uncover and hold accountable those who enabled the January 6 attack continues. The stakes are too high. We cannot allow the January 6th attack on the Capitol to fade into the memories of the American people.

"There is no doubt that today will bring back nightmares for all of those who were at the Capitol that day. My thoughts are with the Capitol Staff, Capitol Police, members, and anyone who may be struggling with the trauma. But rest assured, we overcame that day together, through faith and the collective belief in the Democracy of the United States of America."

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