[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        North Carolina Shooting

  Mr. President, now on another note--sad note--yesterday, in North 
Carolina, four law enforcement officers, including a deputy U.S. 
marshal, were killed in the deadliest attack against U.S. law 
enforcement in 8 years. Several other officers have been injured.
  Today, the Senate mourns the loss of these dedicated public servants. 
We grieve with their families. And we must do more to prevent shootings 
like this that involve AR-style weapons. It is a tragic reminder that 
today too many dangerous assault rifles continue to plague too many of 
our communities, and Congress has a responsibility to get these weapons 
of war off our streets.
  My heart goes out to all the families who have lost loved ones in 
this attack. And I thank all of our law enforcement officers who were 
on the scene working to keep the communities safe.