[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             ON THE TRAGIC ORLANDO PULSE NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2016

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my 
deepest sympathies to the victims, as well as their families and 
friends, all of whom have been devastated by the senseless carnage at 
the Orlando, Florida Pulse Nightclub, which took place on Sunday, June 
12, 2016.
  As of June 14, 2016, 49 innocent people have lost their lives and 
many more were wounded in the brutal slaughter, as they sought to enjoy 
their weekend. We must not allow the hatred of LGBTQ Equality by a 
dastard to define their lives. We must remember and respect each of the 
victims for their individuality and the joy they brought to the lives 
of others.
  Mr. Speaker, especially since this month is LGBTQ Pride Month, we 
should mourn their passing with deep sorrow and celebrate their lives 
with an abundance of love.
  Mr. Speaker, we must also do more than speak heartfelt words of love 
and condolences. We must speak through legislation that may not save 
all lives but can save some lives.
  We cannot allow history to record that when all was said and done, 
more was said than done.

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