Adam Kinzinger accepts place on Jan. 6 committee: 'When duty calls, I will always answer'

Authored by theweek.com and submitted by Dictator0

Not long after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) indicated she wanted Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) to serve on the Jan. 6 select committee, Kinzinger confirmed on Sunday that he spoke with Pelosi and would accept her offer.

"For months, I have said that the American people deserve transparency and truth on how and why thousands showed up to attack our democracy, and ultimately, what led to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021," he said in a statement.

Echoing others who argued Kinzinger shouldn't be described simply as an anti-Trump Republican, the congressman said he wanted to make it clear he is a "Republican dedicated to conservative values." But, he continued, "I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution — and while this is not the position I expected to be in or sought out, when duty calls, I will answer."

“I will work diligently to ensure we get to the truth and hold those responsible for the attack fully accountable.” - @AdamKinzinger joins the 1/6 select committee. pic.twitter.com/1BPbrkrq2a — Averi Harper (@AveriHarper) July 25, 2021

Pelosi later addressed Kinzinger's addition to the panel, highlighting his military experience. "He brings great patriotism to the committee," she said, per Fox News.

nonamenolastname on July 25th, 2021 at 17:42 UTC »

Nice to see a republican standing for something instead of someone.

Confident_Dimensions on July 25th, 2021 at 17:41 UTC »

I disagree pretty much categorically with all of his political viewpoints, but gotta give him respect for going against his party. Its much easier to be a sychophant like most of his colleagues. He's taking a principled stand and actually putting Country above party. Give credit where credit due.

rockum on July 25th, 2021 at 17:17 UTC »

This news is not going to make Donnie boy happy.