President Biden on Thursday will mark the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by underscoring that day's historical significance, recognizing the bravery of law enforcement and outlining the work the country must still do to strengthen its democracy.
"The president will speak to the historical significance of Jan. 6 and what it means for the country one year later," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Tuesday in the first preview of Biden's remarks.
The president and Vice President Harris will speak on Thursday morning at the Capitol, one year after a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex in an attempt to stop the counting of Electoral College votes that affirmed Biden's election victory.
"On Thursday the president is going to speak to the truth of what happened, not the lies that some have spread since, and the peril it has posed to the rule of law and our system of democratic governance," Psaki said.
"He will also speak to the work we still need to do to secure and strengthen our democracy and our institutions, to reject the hatred and lies we saw on Jan. 6, and to unite our country," Psaki said.
Biden has previously referred to the insurrection as an assault on U.S. democracy and an attempt to subvert the will of American voters.
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