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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jason Crow, took to the House Floor to deliver remarks during Wednesday's impeachment debate. The speech marked one week since Crow and over two dozen Members of Congress were locked in the House Chamber for nearly 30 minutes during the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Watch here or read the remarks below:
"Last week I stood in that gallery to defend this chamber against the violent mob called here by Donald Trump.
Today, Rep. Jason Crow spoke with Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy regarding the lead up to and subsequent events on the January 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol. The call comes after Rep. Crow and Rep. Gallego sent a letter on Saturday to the Secretary requesting an urgent briefing for House Armed Services Committee Members detailing the Department of Defense and National Guard's command and control response to January 6 and their preparation for the January 20 Inauguration.
Below is a readout of the January 10 call between Rep. Crow and Secretary McCarthy:
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) joined by 107 members sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office demanding an investigation into the security failure in the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
"It's no surprise that Donald Trump doesn't respect Democracy or our Constitution. We have known that for a long time now. The blame now falls squarely on his enablers. The men and women who allow him to commit his abuses. The men and women who so easily turn their backs on their country either out of fear, or in the gross pursuit of power.
WASHINGTON -- Representative Jason Crow (CO-06) took the oath of office today as the Representative of Colorado's 6th Congressional District. Crow joins the 117th Congress for his second term. He released the following statement.
"Today I walked up the Capitol steps to start the 117th Congress. Two years ago we never could have imagined the challenges we would face. Our nation is deeply divided, our politics polarized, the economy is reeling, and thousands of our fellow Americans have died in the pandemic. But I always believe there is hope, because I believe in America.
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As the historic 116th Congress comes to a close, Congressman Jason Crow released his Report for the 116th Congress. Below please find key highlights from Congressman Crow's freshman term.
"I cast my vote today to override President Trump's veto thinking about my time as Private Crow when I was on the receiving end of decisions made in Congress. We have a sacred obligation to our men and women in uniform and their families to make sure they have the support they need. This defense bill will give our troops a pay raise, improve military housing, and give the government the resources it needs to respond to the ongoing cyberattacks."
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"I called for $2,000 emergency payments since the beginning of this pandemic. I know what it's like to struggle paycheck to paycheck and not know where my next rent payment would come from. Americans are in crisis and they deserve leadership and support.
"The President supports this, the House supports this, and now it is time for the Senate to join us as well."