New York, NY, January 6, 2021
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The following memo from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J.
Squeri was sent today to all American Express colleagues:
Like many of you, I watched with profound sadness, anger and disgust at the
violence and lawlessness that took place earlier today at the U.S. Capitol
building. These actions were dangerous and anti-American. I joined with my
fellow members of the Business Roundtable in strongly condemning this
egregious assault on our democracy, as expressed in the statement the group
issued earlier:
“The chaos unfolding in the nation’s capital is the result of unlawful
efforts to overturn the legitimate results of a democratic election.
The country deserves better. Business Roundtable calls on the President
and all relevant officials to put an end to the chaos and to facilitate
the peaceful transition of power.”
Tonight, as order has been restored in the House and Senate chambers, I am
heartened that Congress has reconvened to certify the Electoral College
results so that we can move forward to focus on putting an end to the
pandemic that continues to rage across the world, as well as ensuring we
maintain peace and respect for the rule of law.
While this is an anxious and unsettling time, I have faith that our
democratic institutions and the principles upon which they were founded
will prevail and that we will get through this together.
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