One Year Since the Capitol Riot: Vice President Harris Calls for Unity
"We cannot let our future be decided by those bent on silencing our voices," Harris says
Amidst a climate of division and unrest, Vice President Kamala Harris has marked the one-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot with a passionate call for unity and a reminder of the importance of standing up for democracy.
In an interview with Face the Nation on Sunday, December 26, 2021, Harris spoke about the profound impact the riot had on the nation and highlighted the need to come together to protect American democracy.
"We cannot let our future be decided by those bent on silencing our voices," Harris said. "We must stand up to those who seek to divide us and undermine our democracy."
Harris also took the opportunity to pay tribute to the women who paved the way for her and other women in leadership positions.
"I stand on their shoulders," Harris said. "It is my honor to be here, to stand on the shoulders of those who came before."
Harris's message of unity and resilience comes as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Capitol riot and faces ongoing challenges to its democracy.
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