Nebraska leaders react to chaos in the capitol
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – We are getting reactions and responses from Nebraska leaders in Washington and here at home as protestors storm the capital, causing chaos and leading to lockdowns, dangerous situations, and even reports of violence.
Her is the statement from Senator Ben Sasse:
This is not how we peacefully transfer power. pic.twitter.com/vLhTwcP73h
— Senator Ben Sasse (@SenSasse) January 6, 2021
Lincoln’s Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baid released the following statement:
“The peaceful transition of power is fundamental to our democracy. These acts of aggression at our nation’s Capitol are antithetical to our values. I join leaders on both sides of the aisle and at all levels of government in calling for an end to the violence and for allowing the final certification of the electoral college.”
Governor Pete Ricketts sits down with Channel 8 to discuss the violent protests in Washington. Here’s what he had to say.
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry gave Channel 8 an interview this afternoon, and during that moment he asked us to pass this message along to all Nebraskans. We will be posting the full interview shortly.
Congressman Adrian Smith issued this statement:
“As Americans, we believe the rule of law and protection of civil liberties differentiate our nation as the greatest on earth. While many protestors are exercising their constitutional right to be heard peacefully, I urge all protestors to do so and to follow the directions of law enforcement. We are working to ensure concerns about the conduct of the presidential election in several states are heard through the existing legal process, and illegal disruptions of this process are unacceptable and not constructive.”
Congressman Don Bacon issued this statement:
“The actions of those who have broken into the Capitol, punched police, broken barriers, and breached the chambers is reprehensible. Violence is never the answer and I condemn their actions. I also want to thank the Capitol Police for putting our safety before their own and protecting Congress and our staff. We live in the oldest and greatest democracy, and the actions of these individuals embarrassed our great land. I am safe in my office along with staff members. Please pray for the safety of the Capitol Police.”
Senator Deb Fischer tweeted:
“These rioters have no constitutional right to harm law enforcement and storm our Capitol. We are a nation of laws, not some banana republic. This must end now.”
These rioters have no constitutional right to harm law enforcement and storm our Capitol. We are a nation of laws, not some banana republic. This must end now.
— Senator Deb Fischer (@SenatorFischer) January 6, 2021
