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POLITICO Playbook: Exclusive: The words Luttig wants to be remembered

By RYAN LIZZA and EUGENE DANIELS
Politico
06/18/2022 10:50 AM EDT

“January 6 was a war for America’s democracy," Michael Luttig wrote. | Susan Walsh/AP Photo
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DRIVING THE DAYFIRST IN PLAYBOOK: LUTTIG’S CODA — Judge MICHAEL LUTTIG’s testimony Thursday may be the most memorable of any witness to speak before the Jan. 6 committee so far. The former federal judge who was passed over for a spot on the Supreme Court by GEORGE W. BUSH because he was too conservative issued a jarring warning:

“DONALD TRUMP and his allies and supporters are a clear and present danger to American democracy.”

Luttig reached out to Playbook on Friday and offered two additional perspectives on his testimony. The first was to explain why he spoke so slowly, especially in the early portions of the hearing, which was widely commented upon and in some cases mocked on social media. Luttig explained that he was reciting memorized portions of prepared remarks and that he wanted to get … every … single … word … exactly … right.

Second, he told us that he had one final thing he wanted to share with the public. In February, when he was reflecting on the anniversary of Jan. 6, he wrote an essay, “The Heroes of January 6, 2021,” that pays tribute to then-VP MIKE PENCE, the Capitol Police and others who “saved our democracy.”

Luttig asked us to tell readers that “these are the most important words to him that he has ever written” and “the words that he wants to be remembered.” The full piece is now posted exclusively for Playbook readers, but here’s an excerpt:

“January 6 was a war for America’s democracy. It was an immoral war instigated and prosecuted by Donald Trump and his political party allies and supporters.

“There were many cowards on the battlefield of the United States Capitol that day, and we have heard much about their failed efforts to undermine our democracy. We have heard comparatively little about the patriotic bravery of the heroes who defended our democracy against those who sought to undermine our democracy that fateful day.

“There comes a time in every single life — whether personal or public — when one is summoned to stand, bear witness, and affirm what he or she believes and does not believe. That is our moment of calling. Their witness, whether they be parent, relative, friend, loved one, or military or law enforcement defender, almost always comes at great personal sacrifice and cost.

“I was asked, not subpoenaed, to testify Thursday before the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riot about my role advising Vice President Mike Pence in the events leading up to January 6. I bore witness Thursday to what I believed then and what I believe now, though my testimony did not come at any personal sacrifice or cost whatsoever. Unlike for the many who were called to bear witness to what they believed that fateful day in January, there was no courage required or personal sacrifice entailed for me that day a year and a half ago. Nor was there any sacrifice or personal cost for me in testifying yesterday.

“I was no less honored to give testimony for my country, and I am supremely honored to have given testimony in support and on behalf of the heroes of January 6. …”

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw Accosted by Group of Proud Boys, Far-Right Activists‘EYEPATCH MCCAIN’

Alan Halaly Breaking News Intern
Updated Jun. 18, 2022 5:26PM ET / Published Jun. 18, 2022 4:54PM ET

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Videos circulating on social media show a group of Proud Boys and adjacent far-right protestors violently confronted Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) at a Saturday event for the Texas Republican Party. Conservative activist Alex Stein posted video of the incident on Twitter. Among the insults and threats being shouted at the representative was “eyepatch McCain,” a term popularized by Tucker Carlson, who was mocking his support for Ukrainian aid. Another video shows a man in a “45” hat screaming: “Dan Crenshaw is a traitor! He needs to be hung for treason!” A witness who was at the convention told Mediaite that Stein and others were escorted out, and that they believe some were arrested. “They got physical with multiple people, including hitting them with cameras,” the witness said. “His campaign manager was assaulted by being pushed aggressively into a pillar.” In response to the video gaining traction on Twitter, Crenshaw clapped back to Stein and others on Twitter: “This is what happens when angry little boys like @alexstein99 don’t grow up and can’t get girlfriends…” Crenshaw wrote.

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U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw Lost His Eye During a 2012 Mission to Afghanistan

BY LEILA KOZMANOV. 11 2020, UPDATED 2:08 P.M. ET

U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw is already hailed as the rising star of the Republican Party, even though he began his career in politics only a few years ago.

The former Navy SEAL was first elected as the Congressman representing Texas' 2nd congressional district in 2018 and he won the seat again in 2020. He lost his eye during a mission to Afghanistan, but this hasn't stopped him from achieving unparalleled success. So, what happened to his eye?

This is what happened to Rep. Dan Crenshaw's eye.

Rep. Crenshaw was first commissioned as a U.S. Navy officer in 2006. He deployed to Iraq twice. The tragedy that cost him his right eye occurred in 2012, when he was about six months into his third mission to Afghanistan. According to The Washington Post, the accident took place in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where Rep. Crenshaw and his platoon were sent on a last-minute mission.

One of the interpreters, Raqman, crossed in front of Rep. Crenshaw just as the platoon made motions to secure a compound. Raqman stepped on a pressure plate, accidentally triggering 15 pounds worth of explosives. He suffered fatal injuries, while Rep. Crenshaw lost his right eye. According to The Washington Post, Rep. Crenshaw compared the experience to being "hit by a truck." According to the outlet, he felt as though his body "been scratched open" and "doused in Tabasco."

Rep. Crenshaw was put into a medically-induced coma and sent to Germany for treatment, where the remains of his right eye were scraped out, and a copper wire was removed from his right eye. Reportedly, it took him about two years to fully recover. He deployed to Bahrain and South Korea after the accident.

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