Hey gang, it's Reid.

This is a special presentation of the 7th public hearing from the House Select Committee

on January 6th, which originally aired on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022.

We're re-broadcasting this hearing because at the Lincoln Project, we know that it is imperative

for the future of our nation's democracy, that the findings of this committee are heard

by as many Americans as possible, whether it's by way of live television, watching an online

stream, or in this case, by listening to it as a podcast.

And without further ado, here's the House Select Committee on January 6th.

The Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on a United States capital will

be in order.

Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare the committee in recess at any point.

But soon to house deposition authority regulation 10, the chair announces the committee's approval

to release the deposition material presented during today's hearing.

Good afternoon.

When I think about the most basic way to explain the importance of elections in the United States,

there's a phrase that always comes to mind.

It may sound straightforward, but it's meaningful.

We settle our differences at the ballot box.

Sometimes, my choice prevails, sometimes yours does.

But it's that simple.

We cast our votes, we count the votes.

If something seems off with the results, we can challenge them in court, and then we

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