Oregon's U.S. Rep Cliff Bentz Condemns the Violence at the Capitol

BEND DON'T BREAK - Oregon’s District Two U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) represents Bend and all of Eastern Oregon in Washington, D.C. We asked Bentz how he is adjusting to life as an elected Congressman and his take on the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Bentz reiterated that he adamantly condemns violence and still supports the people’s right to peaceful protest. The day after the riots, Bentz joined some fellow Republicans and voted to object to the election results in Pennsylvania on the grounds that he believed the state had violated the Constitution. Throughout this conversation, Bentz discussed his desire to protect recreational and agricultural lands from fires and address water shortages “Bend Don’t Break” is hosted by the Source Weekly’s publisher Aaron Switzer and co-hosted by Laurel Brauns. Every week, we feature a guest from the community with a new perspective on living through the COVID-19 pandemic including mental health professionals, economists, educators, artists, business people, local leaders and historians.