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The chairperson emphasized the importance of transparency regarding the lead-up to January 6th, noting that several requests for National Guard assistance made by the DOD had been denied by local authorities. Notably, the Capitol’s Sergeant-at-Arms had informed the DOD that assistance was deemed unnecessary. This raises questions about the adequacy of security measures put in place and the decisions made by leaders like Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mayor Bowser, who were responsible for the Capitol's security.