This morning, the United States Congress concluded the counting of the electoral votes and certified the elections as required by the Constitution of the United States. This confirmed our democratic process and Vice President Michael Pence declared that Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris will be sworn in and take office as President and Vice President on January 20, 2021. As President Donald J. Trump’s statement on the electoral certification, “there will be an orderly transition on January 20, 2021.” Regarding yesterday’s events, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that “the assault on the United States Capitol yesterday is unacceptable. Anarchy and riots, here or around the world, will always be unacceptable. But violence, which puts the safety of others, including those responsible for providing security to […]