[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1405]
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                      THE DAILY 45: WILLIS GRAHAM

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, everyday, 45 people, on average, are fatally 
shot in the United States. Too many lives are cut short unnecessarily.
  Just yesterday, in Chicago, 29-year-old Willis Graham was found 
suffering gunshot wounds. He was dead upon arrival at the hospital from 
multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. This shooting occurred on 
Chicago's south side in the Englewood community. Another family 
grieves. Another gun became the tool used to take the life of a human 
being. I could stop speaking on this issue, but am I not my brother's 
keeper? Are you not your brother's keeper?
  Americans of conscience must come together to stop the senseless 
death of ``The Daily 45.'' When will Americans say ``enough is enough, 
stop the killing!''

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