[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 88 (Friday, June 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1395-E1396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONDEMNING THE MURDER OF DR. GEORGE TILLER

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                               speech of

                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 505, 
condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller. Dr. Tiller was shot to 
death at his church on May 31, 2009. It is with great sorrow and a 
heavy heart that I extend my condolences to his friends and family.
  A sixty-seven-year-old physician, a husband, a father of four, and a 
grandfather of ten, Dr. Tiller dedicated his life to providing family 
and community health care services in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Tiller's 
murder leaves in its wake an unsettling sense of grief and sadness that 
continues to ripple its way through countless communities of patients, 
colleagues, friends and family members. To the legions of admirers who 
view the care that he provided as an essential option for the women 
most in need, he will be sorely missed.
  Dr. Tiller was beloved for his professionalism, his compassion and 
sensitivity. He

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showed unwavering courage and commitment to his patients. Dr. Tiller 
deserves to be acknowledged for the service that he provided to his 
community. His senseless murder must be strongly condemned. A truly 
democratic society includes a thriving atmosphere of political debate 
and dialogue, regardless of the intensity of the debate. The use of 
violence and murder as a means to express dissent is not only 
undemocratic, but simply unacceptable.
  I strongly support this important bill and urge my colleagues to vote 
in favor of H. Res. 505.

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