democratic leader.
mr. schumer: mr. president.
mr. president, it is very, very
difficult to put into words what
has transpired today.
i have never lived through or
even imagined an experience like
the one we have just witnessed
in this capitol.
president franklin roosevelt set
aside december 7, 1941, as a day
that will live in infamy.
unfortunately, we can now add
january 6, 2021, to that very
short list of dates in american
history that will live forever
in infamy.
this temple to democracy was
desecrated.
its windows smashed.
our offices vandalized.
the world saw americans' elected
officials hurriedly ushered out
because they were in harm's way.
the house and senate floors were
places of shelter until the
evacuation was ordered, leaving
rioters to stalk these hallowed
halls.
lawmakers and our staffs,
average citizens who love their
country, serve it every day,
feared for their lives.
i understand that one woman was
shot and tragically lost her
life.
we mourn her and feel for...