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"January 6th was a horrifying day for our country--a day we cannot forget or ignore.

Americans--our fellow citizens--tried to stop our democratic process w/ brute force in order to overturn a free & fair election, simply because they didn't like the outcome. That's not how democracy works in this country. We use our voices & votes to decide elections, not violence.

I am thankful to the brave Capitol Police officers who fought to protect us that day, and my heart goes out to the families of the officers who lost their lives on that day and in the days after.

January 6th showed us how fragile our democracy can be--and what could happen if we don't defend it.

Senators have a responsibility to stand up for our democratic process and ensure nothing like January 6th ever happens again.

A responsibility to ensure leaders are chosen not by violence, but by elections where every eligible citizen can make their voice heard at the ballot box. That's why I've long said that passing strong voting rights protections will be the most important thing we do this Congress.

If we're to learn from January 6th, then we cannot sit by & just hope our democracy survives. We must pass legislation that protects every American's right to vote, & I'm committed to using every legislative tool available to get this done & make sure our democracy stays one."

@PattyMurray

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