US military leaders blast ‘insurrection’ at Capitol
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(Worthy News) – The highest-ranking military general in the US, Mark Milly, along with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, released a statement on Tuesday condemning the violence in the Capitol on Wednesday.
The statement, signed by the heads of each of the military branches, called the events of January 6 “inconsistent with the rule of law.”
“The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and insurrection.”
“On January 20, 2021, in accordance with the Constitution … President-elect [Joe] Biden will be inaugurated and will become our 46th Commander in Chief.” [ Source: Deutche Welle (Read More…) ]
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