about 700 people. images from that january 6th riot will be burned in the minds of americans for years to come, that's why we see these massive preparations for whatever is going to happen today. on the political side republican congressional candidates are scheduled to appear, sitting members of congress who made an effort to brush aside january 6th haven't said much about today's rally. we haven't heard if any plan to attend. live to capitol hill, ellison barber is at the capitol, julie is inside. ellison, you were there for january 6th, i was following your reporting as things were getting scary. from your vantage point you didn't know everything that was happening. how are things looking there with less than five hours to go? >> reporter: it is quiet. it is fencing, fencing, fences, as far as the eye can see.