“We cannot let our future be decided by those bent on silencing our voices, overturning our votes and peddling lies and misinformation,” Vice Pres. Harris says during remarks on Jan. 6 Capitol assault.
As night fell in Washington, hundreds of Americans gathered outside the Capitol and witnessed a far different scene than thePeople attend a candlelight vigil outside the Capitol building, Jan. 6, 2022, on the one year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol.
Democratic leaders led members, with electric candles in hand, in walking down the steps before Bishop Michael Curry offered an invocation, asking for God's guidance in healing the nation. They bowed their heads for approximately 30 seconds when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for a moment of silence. While members of both chambers and parties were invited, it appeared no Republicans were present.Share to TwitterOn the western side of the Capitol, congressional lawmakers gathered for a candlelight vigil as the sun set on a chilly night in Washington.
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