Notably absent from the exchange? Answers.

Republicans cherry-picked the 41 second snippet above. The full Pelosi quote is 1 minute and 28 seconds long. In the longer clip, Pelosi continues...

"Because it’s stupid that we should be in a situation like this. Because they thought they had what? They thought these people would act civilized? They thought these people gave a damn? What is it that is missing here, in terms of anticipation? They give us a piece of paper. It says, ‘Walk through the tunnel, don’t walk outside.’ That’s our preparation for what’s going on?"

The two Sergeants-at-Arms, along with the Senate Doorkeeper and the Capitol Architect, comprise the board that oversees the Capitol Police. The U.S. president, Defense Secretary, and U.S. Army Secretary are the only people authorized to activate the District of Columbia National Guard.
 
Republicans cherry-picked the 41 second snippet above. The full Pelosi quote is 1 minute and 28 seconds long. In the longer clip, Pelosi continues...

"Because it’s stupid that we should be in a situation like this. Because they thought they had what? They thought these people would act civilized? They thought these people gave a damn? What is it that is missing here, in terms of anticipation? They give us a piece of paper. It says, ‘Walk through the tunnel, don’t walk outside.’ That’s our preparation for what’s going on?"

The two Sergeants-at-Arms, along with the Senate Doorkeeper and the Capitol Architect, comprise the board that oversees the Capitol Police. The U.S. president, Defense Secretary, and U.S. Army Secretary are the only people authorized to activate the District of Columbia National Guard.
And tell us the civility of your endless insurrections in the streets. With your politicians compliant.
 
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