we are obligated to seek answers directly from the man who set this all in motion

With every effort to excuse or justify the conduct of the former President, we chip away at the foundation of our Republic.

every American is entitled to those answers so we can act now to protect our Republic

High-ranking Members of Congress and State officials who know perfectly well the claim of fraud was and is untrue and that the election was legitimate are so afraid of losing their power, they won't say so.

Despite this knowledge, Donald Trump went to court to contest the 2020 election, and he lost in court.

Inexcusable conduct is excused. Without accountability, it all becomes normal, and it will recur.

He must be accountable. He is required to answer for his actions.

There is precedent in American history for Congress to compel the testimony of a President.

It has to be crystal clear, that it is not patriotism, it is not standing up for America to stand up for one man who knows full well that he lost instead of the Constitution he was trying to subvert.

What happens when the President disregards the courts' rulings as illegitimate, when he disregards the rule of law? That, my fellow citizens, breaks our Republic.

I want to thank Mr. Gottheimer for hosting us, I want to thank the township of Teaneck for hosting us.

Today, the Committee on Homeland Security is examining the increase in violent extremism and antisemitic incidents across the country.

I was inspired by Colin Powell, who suggested a program of national service.

Most tragically, on October 27, 2018, a white supremacist...murdering 11 Jews in the deadliest act of antisemitism in U.S. history.

Years ago I was inspired by Colin Powell and others who suggested the potential societal and personal benefits of a program of national service for young people.

In an age of on-line radicalization, violent extremism commands the largest microphone it has ever known.

The tragic necessity of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a sign of the troubling times we live in.

Combating antisemitism is not and should never be the sole responsibility of the Jewish community.

I would like to thank Congressman Gottheimer for his leadership on this critical issue.

We will get it before the midterms.

Well, the hearing will -- the next hearing will be before the November election. It won’t be next week. But you can fall intensive purposes expect at least one more hearing. We’re not really looking at bringing witnesses before the…

The hearing we will have will be before the November 8th election. It won’t be next week but you can, for all intents and purposes, expect at least one more hearing.

Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the city, has accused state leaders of intentionally withholding resources.

For the committee, we think because she was involved in helping organize and promote January 6, and individuals coming to the Capitol.

We are here today to discuss how the Department of Homeland Security assesses and manages the security risks of the many Federal buildings it is tasked with protecting.