[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SOMETHING IS WRONG IN THE UNITED STATES

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart, knowing what 
has transpired in the last 48 hours has been horrific. Two men--
fathers, brothers, sons--gunned down by law enforcement.
  We understand that our police have a job to do that can be difficult, 
but we need restraint from our law enforcement officers until they are 
able to determine whether there is a threat or not. You cannot be a 
threat just because you are an African American in a car.
  No one should die being stopped for a taillight. And Mr. Castile, in 
Minnesota, was very compliant. He had told the officer he was reaching 
for his wallet and lost his life.
  There is something wrong in the United States of America, and we need 
to address it soon.

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