Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined the Congressional certification of the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. She released the following statement highlighting the importance of the peaceful transfer of power and recognizing the fourth anniversary of January 6, 2021.
“The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of our democracy. Today, I attended the certification of the 2024 election as part of our sacred commitment to the Constitution,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Today is also a somber day. I can’t help but remember that on this day four years ago, a very different scene was unfolding in Washington. On January 6, 2021, a violent mob attacked our Capitol, our law enforcement, and our democracy. This anniversary is a reminder that we cannot believe in free and fair elections only when we win. I’ll always be thankful for the brave actions of the Capitol Police who stood up to protect us on that day, and will never forget just how precious our democracy is.”
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