[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             ANNIVERSARY OF CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL SHOOTING

  (Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam Speaker, 4 years ago yesterday, 
Republicans were tragically attacked by a liberal gunman with an agenda 
to shoot and kill Republican Members of Congress.
  That day, United States Capitol Police Officers Griner and Bailey, 
along with Alexandria police, acted swiftly to neutralize the gunman 
and prevent what could have been an extraordinarily deadly event that 
changed the course of our country.
  I stand here today because of their heroism, and I, along with my 
Republican colleagues present that morning, are forever grateful.
  We must always support our men and women in blue and oppose any 
efforts to defund the police and make communities less safe.
  Law enforcement officers go to work in their communities every day to 
make a difference, protect their neighbors, and prevent crime, a solemn 
duty we should commend and not tear down.
  We will forever owe a debt of gratitude to the officers present 4 
years ago and are grateful for every brave and honorable law 
enforcement officer who is willing to sacrifice themselves to keep us 
safe.
  In God we trust.

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