Indiana AG Hill reacts to ‘brazen assault on Capitol’

These were no patriots.

Upon reflecting overnight on the unprecedented events yesterday in our nation’s capital, I felt compelled to elaborate on my reactions — not only as an elected leader but as an American citizen.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

The brazen assault on the Capitol under the guise of political protest was a shameful and tragic display of violent thuggery no less reprehensible than the violent chaos that overtook the peaceful protests over last spring’s death of George Floyd.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

To be clear, I am an American, and I love my country.

I am a conservative, and I support the Constitution.

I am a Republican, and I voted for @realDonaldTrump.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

I was disappointed in the outcome of the election and, like half of this nation, I believe there were abnormalities in the election process.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

I believe it is appropriate, and American, to voice displeasure over an election result or to contest a process believed to be unfair.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

It is appropriate, and American, to hold our officials accountable for violating our Constitution and election laws when we can establish violations by evidence in a court of law.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

It is never appropriate, however, nor is it American, to storm our hallowed institutions of freedom, spreading mayhem and violence because our candidate didn’t win.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

Congress has fulfilled its constitutional duty and certified the results of the Electoral College. I congratulate President-elect @JoeBiden and VP-elect @KamalaHarris on their victory. Although they weren't my choice, it is my hope that our nation prospers under their leadership.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

Congress has fulfilled its constitutional duty and certified the results of the Electoral College. I congratulate President-elect @JoeBiden and VP-elect @KamalaHarris on their victory. Although they weren't my choice, it is my hope that our nation prospers under their leadership.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

America is a nation of laws. Those of us who defend freedom must continue to do so even when freedom doesn’t go our way. As patriots, we must be passionate in obtaining and preserving freedom no matter the cost — but never by lawless violence.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

Some have claimed that the protests turned ugly partly due to left-wing infiltrators posing as Trump supporters. In any case, the mob that descended upon the U.S. Capitol in a violent torrent of destruction, injury and death gave no benefit to the cause of freedom.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021

They are not patriots, and their blatant disregard for the hope that is America has only served to dim the light of our shining city on a hill.

— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) January 7, 2021