The disputes are occurring while the country faces its biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. The three statements on Monday urged Congress to stop delaying and to focus instead on protecting Americans and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Throughout this pandemic, America’s manufacturing workers have heroically stepped up to ensure that our country has the supplies, food, vaccines, medicines and equipment we need,” the National Association of Manufacturerssaid. “Our industry has been fighting to protect our country, and now we ask Congress to join us in healing our nation, instead of fostering more division and vitriol.”
“We urge Congress to fulfill its responsibility in counting the electoral votes, the Trump administration to facilitate an orderly transition for the incoming Biden administration, and all of our elected officials to devote their energies to combatting the pandemic and supporting our economic recovery,” said theThe chamber’s statement went on to discourage property damage as “thousands of Americans are expected to gather to voice their views,” in an implicit reference to a number of rallies...
“Small businesses, local communities, and our nation pay a steep price when demonstrations turn violent and destructive, so it is critical that these gatherings be peaceful,” Donohue’s statement said.