As I said that day, January 6th was a dark day in the history of the United States Capitol. But thanks to the swift action of the Capitol Police and Federal law enforcement, violence was quelled. The Capitol was secured.
On the recordJune 2, 2021
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Mike Pence reflects on the events of January 6th, emphasizing the actions taken to secure the Capitol.
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