Vt. Gov. Scott Issues Statement on Rioters in the U.S. Capitol
January 07, 2021
January 07, 2021
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following statement on Jan. 6:
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"This is a very disturbing time for our nation. What we are seeing today at the U.S. Capitol is not a peaceful protest - it is an unacceptable attack on our democracy.
"The rioters have actively assaulted police officers, and they should immediately evacuate the Capitol building or be removed.
"Make no mistake, the Presiden . . .
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"This is a very disturbing time for our nation. What we are seeing today at the U.S. Capitol is not a peaceful protest - it is an unacceptable attack on our democracy.
"The rioters have actively assaulted police officers, and they should immediately evacuate the Capitol building or be removed.
"Make no mistake, the Presiden . . .