“This was the first insurrection of the Capitol since 1814 — over 200 years ago during the War of 1812,” he said. “Folks were armed with guns and weapons, bear repellent and all sorts of dangerous devices. This was an attempt to stop the transfer of power. A few heroic staffers had the wisdom to remove the Electoral College votes. Jan. 6, 2021, is a day that will live in infamy, a day that our democracy almost died.”