[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   ON THE TRAGIC SIKH TEMPLE SHOOTING

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to stand in 
solidarity with the families as well as the victims of the Sikh Temple 
shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which took place on Sunday, August 5, 
2012.
  Six people were killed and four wounded, including a police officer, 
in this horrific violence as people sought to peacefully worship with 
family and neighbors in their sanctuary. Observation and practice of 
one's religion should be inviolate, but on that fateful Sunday, it was 
so heinously violated.
  While what causes someone to do such a dastardly deed will remain a 
mystery to all, faith will console where reason cannot. We can find 
some solace in the heroism displayed by those in the line of fire, who 
as ordinary citizens and first-responders risked their lives and limbs 
to protect others.
  The shooter, blinded by ignorance and hate, underestimated the 
strength and resolve of the Sikh community. Upon hearing of the 
shooting, Sikh congregations around the country dedicated their 
services to the victims of the shooting. The Sikh community will 
overcome this tragedy and we as a country will support them because 
what impacts them directly impacts all indirectly.

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