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CTA CEO Issues Statement on Mob Violence at the U.S. Capitol

January 7, 2021

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The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®:

"Yesterday's mob violence at the U.S. Capitol is abhorrent and un-American. We condemn those trying to overturn our election by force and we urge a peaceful resolution to this ordeal. Our thoughts are with elected officials and Capitol Hill staff, police and first responders." 

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