Liz Cheney and father Dick stand as only two Republicans joining House Democrats for January 6 memorial
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Representative Liz Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, stood in the House of Representatives as the only two Republicans who participated in a moment of silence recognising the deaths of law enforcement officers who died in the wake of the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January, 2021. “The importance of as an historic event cannot be overstated,” said the former vice president, who served alongside former President George W Bush from 2001 through 2009. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, top left, stands with his daughter, US Rep Liz Cheney, in the House of Representatives on 6 January, 2022, as the only two Republicans to join Capitol events recognising the anniversary of the assault on the halls of Congress. During other events throughout the Capitol on Thursday, House Democrats also praised Ms Cheney for her “moral courage,” as Representative Mikie Sherrill said.