WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement marking five years since the January 6, 2021, insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol. Senator Schiff served as a member of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
"Five years ago today, our nation and our democracy experienced one of its darkest days. A violent mob incited by President Trump ransacked the Capitol to stop the certification of a free and fair election. Brave police officers were beaten, crushed, bear sprayed, and maced while defending our democracy. The halls of Congress were desecrated, and the certification of the election was delayed.
"As trag...