[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 154 (Friday, September 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E883-E884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CHARLES ``CHARLIE'' JAMES KIRK

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                               speech of

                         HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2025

  Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my horror at the 
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assassination of Charlie Kirk and to express my sincerest condolences 
to the Kirk family.
  I attempted to add my name as a cosponsor to H. Res. 719, a 
resolution honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Kirk. However, due to a 
processing error beyond my control, I was not added as a cosponsor 
before the House adopted this resolution.
  Political violence has no place in our society. I strongly believe it 
should be condemned in the strongest way possible and at every 
opportunity.
  I was, and still remain, a strong supporter of this resolution and 
the sentiments contained therein.
  I call upon civic leaders at all levels of American society to commit 
to constructive civic discourse and firmly reject violence against 
their political opponents.

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