The First Hearing of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol

Madam Speaker: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the U.S. Speaker of the House

Six months after the January 6th insurrection, America faces an extraordinary challenge to the fate of our Democracy. We have the duty, to the Constitution and the Country, to find the truth of the January 6th insurrection and to ensure that such an assault on our Democracy cannot again happen.

Last Tuesday, the bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol held its first hearing. Under the leadership of Chairman Bennie Thompson, the Committee established the priority of beginning with the testimony of patriots who served and sacrificed on that dark day. To that end, we are honored by the participation on Tuesday of Harry Dunn, Private First Class, U.S. Capitol Police; Aquilino Gonell, Sergeant, U.S. Capitol Police; Michael Fanone, Officer, Metropolitan Police Department; and Daniel Hodges, Officer, Metropolitan Police Department.

Each is a hero, and brought powerful testimony about the truth of the day. Thankful for their patriotism and leadership.

Take a look at behind-the-scenes photos from the hearing: