Political Quotes

“last night, millions of Americans tuned into one of the most shameful hours we have ever seen on cable television. With contempt for the facts, disregard of the risks, and knowing full well he was lying--lying--to his audience, FOX News host Tucker Carlson ran a lengthy segment last night arguing the January 6 Capitol attack was not a violent insurrection. By diving deep into the waters of conspiracy and cherry-picking from thousands of hours of security footage, Mr. Carlson told the bald-faced lie that the Capitol attack--which we all saw with our own eyes--was somehow not an attack at all. He tried to argue it was nothing more than a peaceful sightseeing tour--can you imagine--a nonviolent demonstration, a perfectly fine and appropriate instance of people expressing their opinion. I and so many others who were here in the Capitol and millions and millions of Americans are just furious with Tucker Carlson and Kevin McCarthy today. Many of my staff were here at the Capitol on January 6. Their lives were put in danger, as were the lives of many of my colleagues, as well as police, maintenance staff, reporters, countless others. At one point, I was within 30 feet of the rioters. One of them, I was told, shouted out ``let's get him'' before my detail pulled me away and we ran in the other direction. To say January 6 was not violent is a lie--a lie, pure and simple. I don't think I have ever seen a prime time cable news anchor manipulate his viewers the way Mr.…”