Pappas Statement on January 6th Anniversary

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement on the five year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:

“Five years ago violent insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to stop the peaceful transfer of power and overturn the results of a free and fair election. They assaulted over 140 law enforcement officers, resulting in the deaths of five and seriously injuring many more. I remain incredibly grateful for our courageous U.S. Capitol Police and their partners who took action that day to ensure our democracy and our institutions held strong. 

“I remain vehemently opposed to President Trump’s pardoning of nearly 1,500 individuals who had been convicted or charged for their roles on this day, including assaulting police. History will not be rewritten, and this dark day must always be remembered for what it was: a direct assault on our democracy. Together, we fight to ensure that rule of law and the truth always prevail.”