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heard on hannity last night, was livid.
posted this with my old photo from ny march

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Subject: Allard Release: Allard Requests Meeting With Capitol Police Chief Regarding Protestor Vandalism of U.S. Capitol


For Release:

January 29, 2007

Allard Requests Meeting With Capitol Police Chief Morse Over Protester Vandalism of U.S. Capitol

Wants to Know Why Capitol Police Stood By and Watched Protesters Deface the Capitol

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), ranking member of the Legislative Branch subcommittee to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, today sent a letter to U.S. Capitol Police Chief Phillip Morse requesting a meeting to find out whether Capitol Police were given specific guidance about interfering with anti-war protesters who used spray paint on part of the west front steps of the U.S. Capitol building in front of the Capitol Police.



“I was absolutely dismayed by the vandalism and the blatant disregard for respect of property that occurred at our Nation’s Capitol this weekend. On a day when thousands came to Washington, D.C. to exercise their First Amendment rights, the actions of a select few have tarnished their efforts by defacing the United States Capitol and several other government buildings. I am disgusted by these actions, and lack of efforts to protect public property,” Allard wrote in the letter.



According to recent media reports, the U.S. Capitol Police were given specific instructions to not interfere with, or confront acts of vandalism.



“It is my understanding protesters were allowed to spray paint the Capitol steps and deface buildings around the area while Capitol Police were instructed to not arrest anyone engaging in these unlawful acts,” Allard wrote. “I am requesting an immediate meeting with you to discuss the facts surrounding the defacing of our Nation’s Capitol.”