[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S2663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                   Tragedy at the University of Texas

  Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, first, I would like to offer a brief word 
on some tragic events that occurred in my State over the last few days.
  Yesterday, at the University of Texas in Austin, a man wielding a 
knife began attacking students on campus. He injured three and 
tragically killed another. My prayers are with the entire UT community, 
particularly the friends and families of those injured and the student 
who lost his life.
  This was a senseless act of violence, and it is abhorrent. We don't 
yet know the details for why this deranged individual acted the way he 
did. Local officials are still gathering details about the case.
  I am grateful to the University of Texas police for quickly 
apprehending the suspect and stopping further loss of life and injury. 
I offer them and the rest of the law enforcement community in Austin, 
around the State, and around the Nation my support as they seek justice 
and continue to protect, in this instance, one of the State's flagship 
institutions of higher learning.