this failures did not leave congress itself exposed but alsc left the greatest and women of the capital police themselves in a totally un- tenable situation. mcconnell: reaffirmed the huge respect and gratitude that i have and i believe all senators have the men and women of the u.s. capital police. with their own safety on the line every day for clock in and stand guard. these are the institution of congress, nor the american people will ever forget the bravery of the officer who sacrificed himself to protect this place and those inside it. we will not forget our friends and officer howard, and will never forget the brave u.s. cp officers and their families. there is more than just comforting to come to work in a place protected by such fine men and women. they risk themselves. this also very humbling. rosa grateful to the local officers from dc virginia and maryland freighted federal law enforcement officers and national guards and secret service. and all the other professionals who help subdue the criminals and secure the capital on the sixth and working together to protect peace and