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January 6, 2021

I am currently sheltering in place and safe," Oregon Representative Suzanne Bonamici tweeted.


January 6, 2021

Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) both said they were safe. They referred to the crowd's actions as "domestic terrorism" and put blame on Trump for provoking the violence.


January 6, 2021

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton, said after being evacuated from the House side of the Capitol that she didn't think what was happening was possible in the United States. "It's like a third-world country," Bonamici told the Oregonian in a phone call. "Someone has been shot in the Capitol. The Capitol windows have been shot out. It's unbelievable."


January 6, 2021

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Twitter called it "a sad and dangerous day for our democracy."


January 6, 2021

Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has become the second member of the state's Congressional delegation to call for the resignation or removal of the president. Bonamici, whose district includes parts of Portland and ranges to the Oregon Coast, joined Rep. Earl Blumenauer in making the call after a pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capital.


January 6, 2021

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced his safety via Twitter just after 1 p.m. Other U.S representatives, Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), also confirmed their safety via Twitter in the afternoon. U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) also wassafe in his office for the duration of the event, according to a spokesperson.


January 6, 2021

Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat who represents the North Coast, said she and her staff are safe. "I'm OK," the congresswoman said. "But it's just awful. I'm concerned for the safety of everyone." Nick Clemens, a spokesman for U.S. Rep.


January 6, 2021

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was unequivocal who was to blame for the day's events. "Trump repeatedly incited this act of domestic terrorism, including encouraging armed protestors this very morning, steps from the Capitol. He must tell his supporters to leave the Capitol immediately before more people are hurt."


December 10, 2020

"Today is #HumanRightsDay around the world, but not in Saudi Arabia: @LoujainHathloul is standing trial today in a secretive 'Specialized Criminal Court' on bogus espionage charges. They must #FreeLoujain," tweeted US Representative Suzanne Bonamici on Thursday.