National and local lawmakers react to US capitol protests
Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma lawmakers are among those reacting to the protests at the US Capitol. A few took to Twitter to make their voices heard.
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Missouri:
Peaceful protesting is acceptable.
Violence, lawlessness and attacks on law enforcement are absolutely not.
— Blaine Luetkemeyer (@RepBlaine) January 6, 2021
Statement from Senator Josh Hawley:
Thank you to the brave law enforcement officials who have put their lives on the line. The violence must end, those who attacked police and broke the law must be prosecuted, and Congress must get back to work and finish its job
— Senator Hawley Press Office (@SenHawleyPress) January 6, 2021
It was Oscar Wilde who said "When Liberty comes with hands dabbled in blood, it is hard to shake hands with her."
The current acts of violence can never be accepted under any circumstances no matter your political affiliation.— Rep. Jason Smith (@RepJasonSmith) January 6, 2021
The violent riots we are seeing right now are despicable and have no place in our nation. The President needs to take decisive action immediately to stop this seditious behavior.
— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) January 6, 2021
The events unfolding at the Capitol are shameful. There is no justification for violence and destruction. It has to stop now. This is not who we are as a nation. Thank you to the Capitol Police who are keeping us safe.
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) January 6, 2021
Kansas:
I condemn the violence and destruction at the U.S. Capitol in the strongest possible terms. It is completely unacceptable and unpatriotic.⁰ ⁰God Bless the @CapitolPolice & our law enforcement officers. Please pray for our nation.
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) January 6, 2021
In America we can disagree without being disagreeable. Protesting a cause is appropriate, but violence of any kind is unacceptable. I want to thank the Capitol Police and law enforcement officers that have responded.
— Rep. Ron Estes (@RepRonEstes) January 6, 2021
I'm currently safe and sheltering in place while we wait to receive further instruction from Capitol Police.
Today is a dark day for our country. It's unacceptable that we have a President who has repeatedly condoned and even encouraged this despicable behavior. It must stop.
— Rep. Sharice Davids (@RepDavids) January 6, 2021
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) January 6, 2021
Oklahoma:
I 100% support peaceful protest but this is not it. What is happening at the Capitol right now is unacceptable and it has to stop immediately.
— Markwayne Mullin (@RepMullin) January 6, 2021
Protesters have charged the Capitol and have surrounded the Senate chamber. They have asked us to stay inside.
— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) January 6, 2021
Peaceful demonstration is an American value – violent destruction is not. Attacking police and destroying the Capitol is never a pursuit of truth and freedom. Never
— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) January 6, 2021
Other Reactions:
Electoral college ballots rescued from the Senate floor. If our capable floor staff hadn’t grabbed them, they would have been burned by the mob. pic.twitter.com/2JCauUIlvg
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) January 6, 2021
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
President-elect Biden addresses the nation: https://t.co/BXM3SZK25R
— Biden-Harris Presidential Transition (@Transition46) January 6, 2021
The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now. Anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) January 6, 2021
I join President-elect @JoeBiden in calling for the assault on the Capitol and our nation’s public servants to end, and as he said, “allow the work of democracy to go forward.”
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 6, 2021
