[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 130 (Tuesday, September 6, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S5321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          CARSON CITY SHOOTING

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I was saddened to hear just a few minutes 
ago of a senseless act of violence committed in our capital, Carson 
City, NV. It happened at a restaurant. There are few details of what 
happened and what led to this tragedy that occurred just a few minutes 
ago, but according to early reports three people are now dead and six 
others have been wounded by a single gunman.
  So I extend my deepest sympathies to all of those who have been 
affected. The victims and their families are in my thoughts and will be 
every day, and certainly they have been during the last several 
minutes. I am disturbed to hear that two of the victims were serving 
this Nation proudly as part of the Nevada National Guard.
  I commend the brave first responders who rushed to the scene for 
their professionalism.
  Carson City is a wonderful place. I have spent time there through 
three legislative sessions. There are the beautiful Sierra, NV, 
mountains. It is a peaceful, quiet place; and to have something such as 
this happen is very difficult to accept.
  I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Shaheen). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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