Leffler, senator from Georgia.

Mr.

President, when I arrived in Washington this morning, I fully intended to object to the certification of the electoral votes.

However, the events that have transpired today have forced me to reconsider.

And I cannot now in good conscious object to the certification of these electors.

The violence, the lawlessness and siege of the halls of Congress are abhorrent and stand is a direct attack on the very institution.

My objective, My objection was intended to protect the sanctity of the American democratic process.

And, I think law enforcement for keeping us safe.

I believe that there were last minute changes to the November 2020 election process and seriously irregularities that resulted in too many Americans losing confidence not only in the integrity of our elections but in the power of the ballot as a tool of see.

Too many Americans are frustrated at what they see as an unfair system.

Nevertheless, there is no excuse for the events that took place in these chambers today, and I pray that America never suffered such a dark day again.

Though the fate of this vote is clearer.

The future of the American people's faith in the core institution of this democracy remains uncertain.

We, as a body must turn our focus to protecting the integrity of our elections and restoring every American's faith that their voice, their voice and their vote matters.

America is a divided country with seriously differences, but it is still the greatest country on earth.

There could be no disagreement that upholding democracy is the only path to preserving our republic.

I yield the floor.