Pelosi Statement on Incident at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the incident at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center:

“Today, we have been reminded yet again of the deep courage of our U.S. Capitol Police officers, and all those who work to protect the visitors, staff and Members who come to the U.S. Capitol Complex each and every day.

"Each morning, Capitol Police officers come to work ready to put their lives on the line for all who visit and work in our nation's Capitol. They have our everlasting thanks for their bravery, service and patriotism."

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