Today, I made clear that if Democrats ever attack the key Senate rules, it would drain the consent and comity out of the institution. A scorched-earth Senate would hardly be able to function. It wouldn’t be a progressive’s dream. It would be a nightmare.
I guarantee it.
(2/2) from which we can learn that violence is NEVER the answer. Regardless of your political ideology. Violence undermines American beliefs and can greatly divide us as people. I pray that we will never stoop to such low levels again.
(1/2) The events seen on the capital yesterday were disgusting. These terroists are un-American at their Core. While I don’t believe these people completely represent the standing president, they were clearly influenced by his rhetoric. With this being said this a turning point
Those storming the Capitol need to stop NOW.
The Constitution protects peaceful protest, but violence—from Left or Right— is ALWAYS wrong.
And those engaged in violence are hurting the cause they say they support.
Stop stoking division.
Stop spreading hatred.
Stop using malicious rhetoric (such as false & reckless charges of “sedition”).
Stop showing contempt for the half of the country that disagrees with you.
Violence is wrong. We can do better. We are one Nation. #EPluribusUnum
2/2 ...try to massively raise taxes, when you try to pass the green new deal & destroy millions of jobs, when you push for amnesty, when you try to pack the Supreme Court w/ activists to undermine our Constitutional rights...
I will fight that every step & stand with the People.
1/2 @AOC You are a liar.
Leading a debate in the Senate on ensuring election integrity is doing our jobs, and it’s in no way responsible for the despicable terrorists who attacked the Capitol yesterday.
And sorry, I ain’t going anywhere. When you and your socialist buddies...
1. Yes, my campaign sends out automated fundraising messages—as does your campaign & every other.
2. When the attack happened, w/in minutes I told my team to halt fundraising.
3. Your LIE is that debating an Election Commission in the Senate somehow supports terrorist violence.
Though some conservative pundits blamed members of antifa, all of the people identified so far by @USATODAY who breached the U.S. Capitol or were arrested had professed their support for Trump through social media and/or conversations with friends. https://t.co/kVY7yuUwXd
Last night I met Deputy Daniel Gonzalez, a Marine who trained at Parris Island. Thank you, Deputy Gonzalez, and all of your colleagues who work to keep our nation safe.
Yesterday was bad, painful, and entirely unacceptable. If we don’t get a grip on stopping this radical violence throughout our society, our shared American future will become much worse.
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Vice President Pence was a profile in courage yesterday. He understood that his oath was to the Constitution not to a party, policy, or person.He did what he believed was right and he did so under enormous pressure.Whether you agreed with his actions his courage deserves credit.