During a joint address on the one-year anniversary of the Capitol riot, Vice President Kamala Harris warned of the fragility of democracy, saying, “if we are not vigilant, if we don’t defend it, democracy simply won’t last.”
Vice President Harris explained that American democracy’s strength is the “rule of law,” “the principle that everyone should be treated equally” and “free and fair elections.”
Other Notable Comments by VP Harris
- “On January 6, we all saw what our nation would look like if the forces who seek to dismantle our democracy are successful, the lawlessness, the violence, the chaos.”
- “January 6th reflects the dual nature of democracy, its fragility and its strength. You see, the strength of democracy is the rule of law … The strength of democracy is that it empowers the people.”
- “And the fragility of democracy is this. That if we are not vigilant, if we do not defend it, democracy simply will not stand. It will falter and fail.”
VP Harris also urged for the expansion of voting rights,
“We must pass the voting rights bills that are now before the Senate. We cannot sit on the sidelines; we must unite in defense of our democracy.”
