[FONT="]"This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic - not our democratic republic. I am appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders since the election and by the lack of respect shown today for our institutions, our traditions, and our law enforcement," said Bush, who has generally avoided the spotlight since leaving the White House. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333][FONT="]Bush said that the "violent assault on the Capitol - and disruption of a Constitutionally-mandated meeting of Congress - was undertaken by people whose passions have been inflamed by falsehoods and false hopes."[/FONT]
[FONT="]The former Republican president warned that the siege could do "grave damage" to the country and its reputation. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333][FONT="]"In the United States of America, it is the fundamental responsibility of every patriotic citizen to support the rule of law," Bush added. "To those who are disappointed in the results of the election: Our country is more important than the politics of the moment. Let the officials elected by the people fulfill their duties and represent our voices in peace and safety." George W Bush[/FONT]