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pursuant to resolute Section 11 A. Of Resolution 1 88 the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from massachusetts. Mr McGovern. Mhm. Okay. Okay. Yeah. And it's always probably just stands and indivisible, pursuant to Section four A of House Resolution 8 29. No organization or legislative business will be conducted on this day. The chair will address the german the chamber today one year ago, the capital and those who work with and were targeted in a violent insurrection that sought to undermine democracy. As we acknowledge the horror of that day. We honor the heroism of so many, particularly the U. S. Capitol police, institutional staff, floor leadership committee and member staff. We had a session this morning where we could say thank you too many of them. Unfortunately, Covid did not enable us to have the full house. We will have another time when the attending physician allows. But as we acknowledge the horror of that day, in the face of extreme danger, they all risked their safety for our democracy by protecting the capitol complex. Members, staff press etcetera, uh pressed with him safeguarding the ballots in those mahogany boxes to validate the election and ensuring that Congress could accomplish our purpose and our honor, honor our duty to the constitution and to our country that day and the days after. They were the defenders of our democracy and their courage and patriotism remain an inspiration because of them. Congress was able to defeat the insurrection to return to the capital that same night to ensure that the peaceful transfer of power took place because of them and our members. The insurrection failed one year later. This sacred space where members legislate Children learn, visitors are welcomed was defiled and damaged. We know that as we reflect on that darkest day, we remember that the interaction sought not only to attack the building, but to undermine democracy itself. When the violent assault was made on the capital. Its purpose was to thwart Congress's constitutional duty to validate the electoral count and to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. But the assault did not deter us from our duty. I say again in this capital, a symbol of democracy to the world that evening, the Congress, because of the courage of all the view rose to honor our oath and protect our democracy. We did so honoring the words of President Lincoln during the civil war. Fellow citizens, he said, we cannot escape history. We will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare us one or another. We hold the power. Therefore we bear the responsibility Lincoln said Today, we accept responsibility is daunting and demanding as any previous generations of leadership have faced since the January six in celebration. There have been continued assaults on our democracy, undermining the sanctity of the vote and the integrity of our elections, which are the basis of our democracy. Let us be true to the vision of our founders who brilliantly established our democracy and made it a model for the world. Let us honor the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, who protect that freedom with their lives. And let us remember the words of another president, our patriarch George. What? President George Washington, when he delivered the constitution to the Congress, he said this. He said this constitution represents the creation of a government which would allow for the continuation of rigorous debate but relies upon the common sense and good faith of the american people to find the better angels of our nature. As we proceed, let us find our common ground, reach our nation's heights with liberty and justice for all remembering the words of our great patriarch and in the spirit that are Chaplin referenced of president Lincoln with malice toward none, with charity toward all. Let us acknowledge today as I conclude, I want to acknowledge our fallen heroes of that day. Us capitol police officer, brian sick, nick us capitol police officer, Howard Livingood, Metropolitan Officer, Jeffrey smith, us capitol police officer, Billy Evans of a later assault. Now I ask all members to rise for a moment of silence in their memory