Zoe Lofgren: “I include in the Record a letter from the secretary of state of Colorado, with a number of other secretary of states…”

“I include in the Record a letter from the secretary of state of Colorado, with a number of other secretary of states, urging support for this bill; and a letter from former leaders of the American Civil Liberties Union and concerned first amendment scholars urging support. Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State, March 2, 2021. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, and Leader McCarthy: It's no accident that the 2020 elections were the most secure in American history. A monumental effort by election administrators--from board of elections officials, to county clerks, to poll workers--ensured our country's democratic process was stronger than ever, even with the unique challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the 2020 elections proved that our democracy is resilient, the elections also showed us that they cannot be taken for granted. Our elections were safe, secure, and successful because countless patriotic Americans took action to protect them. The policies that gave voters better options to safely register to vote and cast a ballot in the face of the pandemic were a resounding success and must now be made permanent.…”