Alex Padilla actually said...

"We saw violent attempts to disrupt Congress, to disrupt the process of certifying the election results."

"If it was organized and premeditated, you are going to have a hard time convincing me otherwise that we have to ask the question, who was behind it?"

"Some floated publicly, claiming that those who attacked the Capitol were just, 'peaceful protesters.'"

"It is critical that we do all we can to protect our servicemembers, as well as their families, and surrounding communities from preventable harm."