“Today we celebrate one of democracy’s core attributes: the peaceful transfer of power. And every day we stand up for core democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution: the rule of law; equal protection for all under law; the freedom of speech, press, religion — the things that make America America. And we can gain strength from reading our history and listening to the voices of average Americans. They always save us in times of strife.” Senator Chuck Schumer, who, exa