The GOP duo that made up the committee were among 35 Republicans who voted for a bipartisan commission independent of the party to investigate the riot. This proposal was later rejected by senators from their party. Kinzinger, who was given a limited time to speak at the hearing in his defense of fellow Republicans who oppose the creation of the select commission following the defeat of Jan. 6's bipartisan commission.He also cried while telling the four police officers who testified that you guys had won. He added that democracies don't get defined by bad days. How we recover from bad days and how we hold ourselves accountable for them is what defined us.Kinzinger said, "And for all of the heated rhetoric surrounding this committee. Our mission is very simple." It's to uncover the truth, and it's also to ensure accountability.Harry Dunn, a Capitol Police officer, testified on Tuesday and said that he was glad to see Republicans in the select committee.Dunn stated, "We represent America's good side," referring to those who work to end the chaos of Jan. 6. "Regardless of how we disagree with the vote of others on a bill regarding infrastructure, everyone wants the right thing."Dunn later questioned why Cheney and Kinzinger agreed to take part in the Democratic-led probe, which is expected to focus on former President Donald Trump."While I can agree with this idea, why?" They told the truth. Is it difficult to tell the truth? Dunn questioned lawmakers. "I suppose, in this America it is."Cheney made it clear that she hoped the committee would investigate the White House's actions during Jan. 6. She began her questions with Aquilino Gonell, a Capitol Police officer, asking how it felt to listen to Trump describe the Jan. 6th rioters in loving company.Gonell said that it was disturbing and a pathetic excuse for him behavior. He also added that he still hasn't recovered from the hugs and kisses of that day.Gonell later apologized for his outburst, saying that it was only hugs and kisses. He also said that Trump does not approve of people visiting his home.
