Kansas congressional delegation safe after protesters break into U.S. Capitol building

Kansas congressional delegation safe after protesters break into U.S. Capitol building

Kansas congressional delegation safe after protesters break into U.S. Capitol building

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Members of the Kansas congressional delegation have said they are safe after protesters broke into the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday afternoon.

Congress was meeting to consider the results of the Electoral College vote in the Presidential race.  After protesters moved past barricades and got into the building, the House and Senate hearings were recessed.

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran made the following statement on Twitter:

“I condemn the violence and destruction at the U.S. Capitol in the strongest possible terms. It is completely unacceptable and unpatriotic. This is a sad day for our nation and it is an unwelcome reminder that our democracy is fragile.

“God Bless the Capitol Police and our law enforcement officers. Please pray for our nation.”

Another statement was issued by newly-elected U.S. Senator Roger Marshall:

The freedom of speech and the freedom to protest are provided in our Constitution. I share the frustration many Americans have over the Presidential Election; however what happened at the U.S. Capitol today is unreasonable and unacceptable and I condemn it at the highest level. America needs to know we will not be deterred by violence. I am thankful for the heroic law enforcement officers who are working feverishly to restore order.

Kansas 4th District Congressman Ron Estes issued a statement on Twitter:

In America we can disagree without being disagreeable. Protesting a cause is appropriate, but violence of any kind is unacceptable. I want to thank the Capitol Police and law enforcement officers that have responded.

3rd District Congresswoman Sharice Davids also issued a statement:

I’m currently safe and sheltering in place while we wait to receive further instruction from Capitol Police.

Today is a dark day for our country. It’s unacceptable that we have a President who has repeatedly condoned and even encouraged this despicable behavior. It must stop.

There was also a statement on Twitter from 2nd District Congressman Jake LaTurner:

“The lawless behavior at the U.S. Capitol is reprehensible and has no place in our country. This is a stain on American history, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. The First Amendment guarantees the right of Americans to peacefully assemble, and I will always defend that right. This is un-American and an utter betrayal of that founding principle. This must stop now.”

 

Lawmakers were moved into a secure and undisclosed location while police worked to contain the protesters.

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