The time to move forward is now.

ICYMI Rep Cedric Richmond Floor speech.

Leadership.

Using himself as 'bait,' Officer Eugene Goodman lured the rioters away from the entrance to the Senate chambers. Political figures are now calling for him to be awarded for protecting members of Congress cnn.it/35z0O7y

I urge every American to:

- Wear a mask
- Stay socially distanced
- Avoid large indoor gatherings

We can save countless lives if we step up together.

“I share confidence that we can hold a safe inauguration,” says Rep. Cedric Richmond, co-chair of the presidential inaugural committee for Joe Biden.

Black women turned out this week to help elect Reverend Raphael Warnock and @Ossoff. But we must do more than thank them—Joe Biden and I are committed to addressing issues that disproportionately affect Black women, including pay disparity and maternal mortality.

The bottom line is we need to provide immediate relief for working families and businesses. Now.

#StaceyAbrams 🙏
“A Strong Woman is a force to be reckoned with. You can throw her off course and knock her down. But even if she falls, she bounces back up again, stronger than before.” Stacey Abrams

While rioters shamefully destroyed this tribute to my brother John Lewis yesterday, let his words continue to echo in the halls of Congress and in our hearts. Let us always stand up, speak up, and speak out against injustice and for our democracy.

Congratulations to the new senators from Georgia, and to everyone who organized and voted to get them there. It's a new day.

With his win, Raphael Warnock becomes the first Black senator in Georgia’s history.

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President-elect Biden: 'Let me be very clear, the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not reflect a true America... What we're seeing are a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. This is not dissent: it's disorder, it's chaos, it borders on sedition—and it must end.'

#BREAKING : Democrat Jon Ossoff has defeated Republican David Perdue in the Georgia Senate runoff, according to an AP race call, giving Democrats control of the Senate. trib.al/UkHLAC1

My friend John Lewis is surely smiling down on his beloved Georgia this morning, as people across the state carried forward the baton that he and so many others passed down to them.

America is so much better than what we’re seeing today.

So many hands built this victory, but I must single out the indefatigable, ingenious team at Fair Fight, led by the powerhouse that is Lauren Groh-Wargo. From mobilizing voters to defending the franchise to moving the needle on what’s possible - this team is mighty! Thank you all.

Please read this:

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Updates: Capitol breached by protesters, woman shot inside: This comes as the Senate met about the election.

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