What happened here today was an insurrection, incited by the President of the United States.
Mitt Romney Republican SenatorToday, insurrectionists occupied our Capitol. Fortunately, the Capitol Police and other law-enforcement agencies restored order ...
Tom Cotton Republican SenatorThe behavior we are witnessing in the U.S. Capitol is entirely un-American. This is not a peaceful protest – this is an insurrection.
Susan Collins Republican Senator12:02 PM
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) January 6, 2021
12:40 PM
.@DrPaulGosar: "I rise to object to the counting of the electoral ballots from Arizona."
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) January 6, 2021
VP Pence: "Is it signed by a member of the House and a Senator?"@SenTedCruz: "It is"https://t.co/VlT7z8v2lm pic.twitter.com/BtzQYW6MKH
1:21 PM
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
1:38 PM
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
2:13 PM
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
5:14 PM
What happened at the U.S. Capitol today was an insurrection, incited by the President of the United States. https://t.co/NojKm86sZ2
— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) January 6, 2021
6:53 PM
My statement on violence at the Capitol: https://t.co/CM86WUBTuo
— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) January 7, 2021
7:24 PM
I joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of my colleagues in condemning the violence at the U.S. Capitol today:https://t.co/IxcNKiNuxp pic.twitter.com/YjZsbPVrQz
— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) January 7, 2021
January 7, 2021