08.05.21

Capitol Police Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

‘On January 6th, Congress got a firsthand reminder of a reality that many American citizens face every day: That the brave men and women of law enforcement really are a thin blue line standing between peace and chaos. I am so proud we’re adding our own colleagues in blue to the list of extraordinary Americans that Congress has honored with its Gold Medal.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the United States Capitol Police:

“Earlier this week, the Senate proudly and unanimously passed a resolution awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police, along with other law enforcement personnel who helped defend this institution on January 6th.

“Today, President Biden will sign this resolution into law. And the brave men and women who served that day will receive the highest honor the Congress can bestow.

“With the home of our representative democracy under attack, the officers of the Capitol Police, their colleagues from DC Metropolitan Police, and others made huge sacrifices to keep all of us safe.

“On January 6th, Congress got a firsthand reminder of a reality that many American citizens face every day: That the brave men and women of law enforcement really are a thin blue line standing between peace and chaos.

“I am so proud we’re adding our own colleagues in blue to the list of extraordinary Americans that Congress has honored with its Gold Medal.

“Thank you, and congratulations.”

 

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