Rep. Vela's Statement on Law Enforcement Response to Capitol Riots
January 08, 2021
January 08, 2021
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 7:
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Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) issued the following statement following yesterday's law enforcement response to capitol riots:
"Capitol Police have primary responsibility for securing the Capitol. Capitol Police leadership failed to adequately prepare and equip the officers for the riot so I am sure that the people in charge will have to answer for yest . . .
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Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) issued the following statement following yesterday's law enforcement response to capitol riots:
"Capitol Police have primary responsibility for securing the Capitol. Capitol Police leadership failed to adequately prepare and equip the officers for the riot so I am sure that the people in charge will have to answer for yest . . .