[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 55 (Friday, April 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE SHOOTING AT THE FORT HOOD ARMY BASE

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2014

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my 
condolences to the victims and their families of the senseless shooting 
at the Fort Hood Army Base, which took place on Wednesday, April 2, 
2014. To date, three soldiers have died and many others were wounded in 
the aftermath of this grievous violence.
  We must not let the untimely demises of those who have bravely served 
our country eclipse the noble sacrifices that they made in this life. 
We must commemorate and respect each of them for their many individual 
achievements and with hearts of love celebrate their lives.
  While we are devastated by this violence, faith will console and 
nurture our broken hearts where reason cannot. Fort Hood and the 
surrounding community have endured tragedy before, and will once again 
rebuild and learn from this incident. Our nation will honor the fallen 
and continue to support our armed forces.

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