The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the formal count of Electoral College votes by Congress to certify the results of the U.S. presidential election:

“The people have spoken, and the states have certified their results. After a year of global upheaval and a vitriolic election cycle, the country needs to come together to continue to heal and search for solutions. We applaud those who will stand for moving our country forward tomorrow by certifying the presidential election. We urge Congress to fulfill its role and count the Electoral College votes as consistent with the rule of law and ensure the peaceful transition of power that defines our democracy.”