The facts of the insurrection must come to light

 

Last week, I voted to create an independent commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection.

That day was one of our nation’s darkest – an attack not just on the Capitol building, but on our democracy. The American people deserve to know the truth of that day. Those who were in the Capitol deserve to know exactly why the day unfolded as it did, and those who played a part in the violence deserve to be held accountable.

Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues are working to obstruct the truth at every turn. Most GOP House members voted against the resolution, and both Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell have come out against the creation of a 9/11-style commission to lay out the facts.

All this comes after the House GOP caucus ousted Liz Cheney from her leadership position for refusing to bend to Donald Trump’s lies around the 2020 election and are downplaying the horrors of January 6.

We can’t afford to let the GOP sweep this under the rug. I introduced a resolution to officially censure these Republicans who have attempted to revise history by calling the mob nothing more than a group of “tourists.” Now, we must shine a light on the truth with a full independent investigation of the who, what, why, and when of January 6.

I won’t let Mitch McConnell shove this one in his legislative graveyard. Add your name here to demand the Senate pass our resolution and get the January 6 commission moving immediately.

Thank you,

– David

Democrat David Cicilline proudly represents Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. An advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, a leader on gun violence prevention, and a fighter for Rhode Island families — David is one of our fiercest legislators in Congress today.

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