[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLIE KIRK

  (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Moore 
of Utah was recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority 
leader.)


                             General Leave

  Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all 
Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their 
remarks and include extraneous material on the topic of this Special 
Order.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Utah?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. MOORE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I will use my time to take a brief 
moment and reflect on the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk and 
the importance of free speech in America.
  It is not lost on me that I am standing here on the House floor, as 
my colleagues and I do every session day, sharing my opinions and 
thoughts about the state of our country and what Congress is doing 
about it.
  It is a special place where we get to link arms with our fellow 
delegation or caucus members and talk about causes that matter to us, 
debate back and forth with our friends on the other side of the aisle, 
welcome the President and foreign dignitaries to speak, and so much 
more. This place represents open debate and discussion, and Charlie 
did, too.
  As we all process the tragedy that took place just a week ago, I hope 
we remember the ways he engaged with those who didn't agree with him. 
That is what makes the American experiment work, from classrooms to 
workplaces to kitchen tables to the Halls of Congress. Charlie modeled 
fearlessness in having the conversation and opening the door to debate, 
and I hope we all can, as well.
  My sincerest condolences go out to the Kirk family as they navigate 
this unimaginable grief. As a society, I hope we can carry forward 
Charlie's legacy of free speech and commitment to faith.
  I also will share my heartfelt gratitude to Utah Governor Spencer Cox 
for leading with integrity during this difficult time for our State and 
our country. There is no better person to be in a position of 
leadership and navigate this than him, and he surely has made Utah 
proud on the national stage.
  He encouraged all of us to disagree better, and while the suspect 
chose not to heed that counsel, the rest of us can.
  Lastly, I will also thank Utah law enforcement, The Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, and all of our State and Federal partners who worked 
around the clock to identify the suspect. Your sacrifice is always 
appreciated.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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