Story of every democratic nation is imperfect and ongoing: US ambassador

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has said the story of every democratic nation is of struggle -- imperfect and ongoing.

"Democracy is tested. Sometimes we stumble. But through the work of committed citizens, we get back up, always striving to live up to the principles we cherish," he said today.

The statement comes days after US President protestors stormed the Capitol building in the US as the Congress was in a session to certify Joe Biden as president after the presidential elections November 3.

World leaders condemned the storming, which is being seen as the blackest day of democracy in the US history. US lawmakers are demanding impeachment of the Republican president, while some cabinet members and officials of Trump administration have resigned in protest of the violence.

Earl Miller said despite the reprehensible events which unfolded in Washington, DC the United States Congress completed its constitutional duty and affirmed the lawful election of Joseph R Biden, Jr as President-elect and Kamala D Harris as Vice President-elect. They will be sworn into office on January 20, 2021.

"Those who committed violent, criminal acts of terror against our democracy are being arrested and will be held accountable in accordance with the rule of law."

Miller thanked the many citizens of Bangladesh who have sent messages of support during this difficult time.

"Thank you for your friendship and partnership and our shared commitment to democracy."

He said the story of every democratic nation is the struggle, imperfect and ongoing, to live up to our founding ideals.

"In America, we do so again. And together we recommit to charting a path forward of justice, lawfulness and respect for each other and the nation we love."