{"id":152810,"date":"2021-02-11T16:32:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breaking911.com\/?p=152810"},"modified":"2021-02-11T16:46:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:46:17","slug":"pelosi-seeks-to-award-capitol-police-officers-congressional-gold-medal-they-are-martyrs-for-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breaking911.com\/pelosi-seeks-to-award-capitol-police-officers-congressional-gold-medal-they-are-martyrs-for-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelosi seeks to award Capitol Police officers Congressional Gold Medal: &#8216;They are martyrs for democracy&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will introduce legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and other law enforcement personnel who protected the Capitol on January 6.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker Pelosi praised the \u201cextraordinary valor of the Capitol Police, who risked and gave their lives to save our Capitol, our democracy, our lives. They are martyrs for our democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor Congress can bestow.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pelosi wants gold medal for police at Capitol\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvfvPDSUq5g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>USCP Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said today, \u201cTo have our police officers\u2019 bravery acknowledged at a time when they\u2019re experiencing tremendous emotions and exhaustion is a gift. We have too many heroes to count and we are humbled Congress may recognize them in this way. From the cards and letters of support we\u2019ve received from around this great country to this incredible award, we are deeply humbled and appreciative.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe service of the Capitol Police force that day brings honor to our democracy,\u201d said Speaker Pelosi. \u201cTheir accepting this award brings luster to this medal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes as the USCP is working to protect both Members and the public during the Senate impeachment trial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will introduce legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and other law enforcement personnel who protected the Capitol on January 6. 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