Brig. General Slams ‘Insidious Insinuation’ About DC National Guard Faltering In Its Duty On Jan. 6

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During Wednesday’s House Administration Committee hearing, Brigadier General Aaron Dean gave his opening testimony about his experience on January 6.

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00:00I recognize Brigadier General Aaron Dean for five minutes.

00:05Good morning, Mr. Chairman, ranking member,

00:08members of the subcommittee.

00:10Good morning, I'm Brigadier General, retired, Aaron Dean.

00:13Let history record this moment as I, in my capacity

00:17as the second-in-command

00:18of the District of Columbia National Guard,

00:21entrusted with the sacred duty to advise

00:23and assist the commanding general

00:24on matters of operational significance

00:26concerning the deployment

00:28of the District of Columbia National Guard

00:30on January 6th, 2021,

00:33address the grave assertions and inaccuracies

00:35contained in the Inspector General's Report,

00:37DOD IG 2022-039.

00:41I believe it is my duty and moral obligation

00:45to stand before you today and illuminate the truth.

00:49I stand resolute, bearing witness

00:51to the unwavering readiness and unparalleled dedication

00:55of the service members

00:56of the District of Columbia National Guard.

00:59I will answer questions honestly,

01:02as witnessed through the lens of my 34-year career

01:05in the District of Columbia National Guard.

01:08I rebuff in the strongest terms the insidious insinuation

01:12that the District of Columbia National Guard

01:15faltered in its duty,

01:17that it languished in apathy or incompetence

01:19when called upon to safeguard the sanctum of democracy.

01:23Today, I will tell the truth to the best of my recollection,

01:27unblemished by falsehoods,

01:29and in doing so, exonerate the honor

01:32of the brave soldiers and airmen

01:34who stood unwavering in the defense of our nation.

01:38May my testimony serve as a testament

01:40to the indomitable spirit of those

01:42who answered the call of duty on that historic day.

01:45Thank you.

Brig. General Slams ‘Insidious Insinuation’ About DC National Guard Faltering In Its Duty On Jan. 6

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