"While many Americans are frustrated and angry, violence and destruction is never acceptable.  I unequivocally condemn the violence that occurred in the United States Capitol today. The Capitol building is the heart of our democracy and where the elected representatives of the American people meet to peacefully debate and resolve our many differences. These attacks do not serve in resolving differences, if anything they further divide us. America is better than this. I pray that what happened today will never be repeated.

"My thoughts are with the Capitol police and other law enforcement officers who worked to keep us safe today, and I look forward to resuming the work of Congress as soon as possible.

"We will get through this. We will be stronger and better. May GOD protect us and draw us close together — in and through this. May HE bless America and bring us back to Him."


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