D.C. cop says he fought for 'democracy' on Jan. 6

"...especially with razor thin margins on Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate, if any single one person was kidnaped or killed, which I have no doubt in my mind is what they intended, that would affect the outcome of legislation, and all your duties for years to come," Hodges added.

Four police officers who faced attacks and racial slurs as they defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 from a riot by then-President Donald Trump's supporters were the first on Tuesday to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives investigatory committee.

It was the first hearing before the nine-member panel, comprised of seven Democrats and two Republicans.