Washington, Jan. 6 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined the Congressional Black Caucus on the House Floor to deliver remarks to mark five years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Below is a full video and transcript of his remarks:
"I thank my friend for yielding. He and I have known each other for some 60 years. We've served in this body for a very long time. I can remember two events; one was on September 11th, 2001, and we were, as the gentlemen observed, attacked by an enemy from without. That was horrific. America lost thousands of lives that day. We stood on the steps of the United States Senate that evening and sang 'God Bless Americ...