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Pelosi, McConnell, and other lawmakers pay their respects to Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who was killed in pro-Trump riot

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Congressional leaders recognized the slain police officer during a funeral service as his remains lay in the Capitol Rotunda. Sicknickthe fifth American to receive the distinction as a private citizen, following civil rights activist Rosa Parks, Rev. Billy Graham, and two Capitol Police officers who died in the line of duty in 1998.

"That Brian and his family were made to pay such a high price for his devoted service in the Capitol was a senseless tragedy — one that we are still grappling with," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday."Let us be a comfort to all who continue to recover from injuries, seen and unseen, from the attack."

"Four weeks ago, the Rotunda was strewn with the debris of an insurrectionist mob," McConnell said."Today, we mourn and give thanks for the true patriot who lies in the Rotunda."

 

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LeaderMcConnell has no respect for people who risk and give their lives to protect our country and people. Like trump he believes such people are losers.

Trump, Trump Jr., Giuliani, Members of the House Cruz, Mo Brooks, Gosar, Biggs, Hawley and Conley incited the riot that resulted in his death and are largely responsible for this.. When do they face criminal charges?

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