Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan on Wednesday issued a statement denouncing developing events on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Capitol Building was breached on Wednesday with both chambers in session considering certification of Electoral College results. Senators and representatives eventually had to be evacuated as rioters attempted to gain access to the chambers.
At least one individual has been shot inside the Capitol, and, as of this writing, the D.C. and Virginia National Guards are deploying forces to gain control of the Capitol Complex. There have been no reports of any members of Congress being injured at this time.
Lathan stated, “The Alabama Republican Party strongly condemns any violence and unlawful actions occurring on Capitol Hill today. We support law enforcement efforts to control and arrest any person who is violating laws and causing harm to property or people. These actions are not American and cannot be tolerated.”
“We strongly support peaceful assembly and protest as guaranteed by the First Amendment. The Electoral College voting process, which is allowed by the Constitution, must be allowed to continue without disruption,” she added. “It is important that citizens contact their representatives to have their voices heard in an orderly and respectful manner.”
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Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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