Hudson Statement on Shooting in Alexandria, VA
June 14, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2017
Hudson Statement on Shooting in Alexandria, VA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement about this morning’s attack on members of Congress, staff, and U.S. Capitol Police:
“This morning’s events were shocking. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the heroic actions of Special Agents Crystal Griner and David Bailey who charged the shooter and prevented today's tragedy from being much worse. They are incredible heroes. Secondly, Renee and I send thoughts and prayers to Rep. Steve Scalise and the other two shooting victims. We pray for their speedy recovery.
Finally, I call on all Americans to pause in the course of our busy lives to reflect on what happened today. But more importantly, I think we all need to reflect on what has happened to political discourse in this country. The expressed hatred, the vitriol – often expressed behind the safety of a keyboard – and the inability to listen to and respect someone with a different point of view has become the new normal. It has to stop. We have to remember we are Americans first. We are husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. We all love our country – even when we disagree about what specific policies and actions are in the best interest of our country.
We should all strive to be more careful about the words we use. I will recommit myself to being accessible to my constituents. And I will continue to work to build relationships with my Democrat colleagues in Congress as I began in my first term when I had several pieces of legislation signed by President Obama and continues today with the legislation Rep. Bobby Rush and I got passed out of the House this week.
I welcome your feedback and ask that you continue to keep today's victims in your thoughts and prayers.”
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