Authority over elections to their legislators. The House Administration Committee Hearing its about an hour in 15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. But we will begin this hearing for the committee of House Administration, first let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We had intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor. So apologies for that. I want to know that we are holding this hearing both in person, and remotely, and in compliance with the regulations for the Committee Proceedings pursuing the House Resolution aid. We asked witnesses who are joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted, when not speaking to limit background noise and witnesses will need to unmute themselves when recognized for their five minutes or one answering a question. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times, even if you need to step away for a moment please do not leave the meeting or turn your camera o
For putting this together. The events of january 6 are seared in our memories. I use that verb appropriately. The only connection, the only other example i can think of is 9 11. I think probably because in each instance we actually saw it in real time, almost as if we were there. But we have to get past those images and have to ask ourselves why did it occur, who or what is responsible, and perhaps most importantly for our discussion today, how do we prevent it from happening again . That is why this panel and these four individuals are so extraordinary, and particularly so we can heal the hear them altogether. We will spend the better part of an hour with each one of them giving us their thoughts and perhaps i will have a followup question or two. Then we will do the audience questions. At the end of this 90 minute period i expect we will know more than we already do about these critically important events. So, our panel is extraordinary. Most of us, if not all of us have seen congres
Much, steve. [applause] thank you so much. I want to thank steve bush, Paul Atkinson for their exceptional work and also Richard Collin for putting this together. The events of january 6 are seared in our memories. I use that verb appropriately. The only connection, the only other example i can think of is 9 11. I think probably because in each instance we actually saw it in real time, almost as if we were there. But we have to get past those images and have to ask ourselves why did it occur, who or what is responsible, and perhaps most importantly for our discussion today, how do we prevent it from happening again . That is why this panel and these four individuals are so extraordinary, and particularly so we can heal the hear them altogether. We will spend the better part of an hour with each one of them giving us their thoughts and perhaps i will have a followup question or two. Then we will do the audience questions. At the end of this 90 minute period i expect we will know more th
15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. We will begin this hearing. Let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor so apologies for that. We are holding this hearing in person and remotely and in compliance with the regulation for Committee Proceedings pursuant to House Resolution 8. Generally we ask witnesses joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted. We want to limit background noise. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times. I asked unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to extend remarks and have any written statements be made part of the record. Without objection, that is so ordered. The independent state Legislature Theory exclusive authority to regulate federal elections under the United States constitution. The theory is not grounded in history or logic but it has gained increasing following in some sectors of
15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. We will begin this hearing. Let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor so apologies for that. We are holding this hearing in person and remotely and in compliance with the regulation for Committee Proceedings pursuant to House Resolution 8. Generally we ask witnesses joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted. We want to limit background noise. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times. I asked unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to extend remarks and have any written statements be made part of the record. Without objection, that is so ordered. The independent state Legislature Theory exclusive authority to regulate federal elections under the United States constitution. The theory is not grounded in history or logic but it has gained increasing following in some sectors of