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Today is a somber anniversary for our country as we mark 3 years since insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol in an attempt to upend our democracy.

Today also happens to coincide with my birthday, forever affecting the celebratory mood of January 6 for me and many others with whom I share this (now infamous) date of birth!

Three years later – democracy lives on.

In the time since this disgraceful coup, we as a nation have learned many important lessons, one of the most poignant being that our democracy is fragile and precious – and we must do everything in our power to defend it.

The tragedy of January 6, 2021, also demonstrated the powerful resilience of the American people and our government.

I know I am not alone in reaffirming my steadfast belief in the Rule of Law. Our democracy was founded on this guiding principle, and we have collectively shown time and time again that our nation will be governed not by mob rule, but by the will of the people.

We must continue to root out the violent extremism and destructiveness of those who want to tear down the best democracy the world has ever known. I believe in my heart that the people of this country, no matter what their political stripe, will see to it that nothing like January 6, 2021, ever happens again.

We must do everything we possibly can to ensure that next year at this time the will of the people – the election results – are peacefully and timely certified.

So yes, it's no longer just my special day. I now have an obligation to share this day with the rest of the world – as a horrible reminder, but also an opportunity for us to recommit to protecting and strengthening our robust democracy for future generations.

Another anniversary – one I treasure – is that I was first sworn in as elected Attorney General on January 4, 2013, eleven years ago this week. I still love this work and look forward to what we can accomplish together in this final year of my term.

Warm wishes to you and yours in what I hope will be a bright year for all Oregonians.

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