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A Permanent Fence around the Capitol Would: 'Turn the People's House Into a Fortress From the People'

Madison Ferguson : Feb 1, 2021
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"We serve in the People's House—we need to be safe, but cutting off access to the Capitol isn't the answer." -Rep. Ashley Hinson

[Faithwire.com] The acting chief of US Capitol Police said the Capitol building needs permanent fencing in place after the Jan. 6 riots inside the federal seat of government. (Image: Pixabay)

Yogananda Pittman told members of Congress Tuesday the police "failed" in their efforts to protect the Capitol when fringe rioters stormed the building as lawmakers convened to confirm now-President Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over former President Donald Trump.

"In light of recent events," Pittman said in a statement, "I can unequivocally say that vast improvements to the physical security infrastructure must be made to include permanent fencing, and the availability of ready, back-up forces in close proximity to the Capitol"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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