[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 149 (Thursday, September 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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               HONORING CHARLIE KIRK AND CONDEMNING EVIL

  (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is hard to put into words how I am 
feeling.
  On one hand, I feel the heaviness and sadness that hundreds of 
thousands of students like my sons are feeling because they know that 
Charlie Kirk, an inspiring American, was assassinated for standing for 
his faith, exercising his First Amendment rights, and engaging in open 
and honest debate.
  On the other hand, I feel enraged because some Americans celebrated 
at the news of Charlie's murder. If that was you, shame on you.
  I am sick and tired of this evil.
  Today is 9/11. Instead of remembering the evil attack on our country 
that day 24 years ago, we are now talking about another tragedy fueled 
by the same kind of hate. It is the same hate that assassinated Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr.
  Like Dr. King, Charlie was shot because he passionately and 
courageously spoke truth and invoked generational change in our Nation. 
They both dreamed of a better America for all, no matter their politics 
or skin color.
  Charlie loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, loved his family, loved his 
country, and loved his fellow Americans. He believed that through 
honest conversation, the best ideas could win.
  Charlie's vision for America inspired millions. Evil has killed him 
as a human, but watch out. Thousands of Charlies are already ready to 
stand for their faith, raise their families, and face down evil that 
has raised its head again in our country.
  Mr. Speaker, may our Lord comfort the Kirk family and use Charlie's 
legacy to heal our land.

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