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Pelosi Praises Capitol Police for Safe Evacuation of Capitol Building
Washington, D.C – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon immediately after the evacuation of the Capitol to commend the Capitol Police for their fine work. Below are her remarks:
“Mr. Speaker, I want to sing the praises of our Capitol Police and our Sergeant at Arms, Bill Livingood, for the expeditious manner in which the Capitol was evacuated earlier today. Thank heavens it was not necessary. Better safe than sorry.
“The evacuation took place with dignity, with great speed, and with respect for all in the Capitol. Not only for the Members of Congress, but the tourists who are here as visitors, members of the press who cover us, our employees who work here in the Capitol, and of course the Capitol Police.
“Thank you to the Capitol Police. Because of your courage, Americans and people visiting from overseas can come to this Capitol with the confidence that they will be safe. Because of you, this evacuation was conducted in a manner of full cooperation from all who participated. Because of their confidence in you, when you gave the signal, everyone moved the way you wanted them to.
“Mr. Speaker, I would also like to add my appreciation to our national security apparatus and all that that involves, for having those airplanes in the air immediately to escort that Cessna plane to another place. We don’t know the full story about it yet, but I do think they are to be commended for the speed with which they made us safe.
“This Capitol is a symbol of freedom throughout the world. And today, I think the balance between freedom and security was well demonstrated. That was because of the professionalism of the Capitol Police, Mr. Livingood, and our national security apparatus.”
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
