[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 19476]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            EXTENDING THANKS TO CAPITAL-AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT

  Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, on behalf of the people of America, I 
thank President Bush and all Federal law enforcement agencies for the 
help, response, and support they have given to those who live in the 
Capital region as we face the threat of a predatory serial killer. The 
entire Nation knows six people have died. Some have been shot but are 
in recovery, like the 13-year-old boy who was so critically wounded 
yesterday. There is a serial killer out there. The President yesterday 
issued a statement extending his sympathies to those family members who 
have lost loved ones. He also directed law enforcement to be as 
responsive as possible.
  As soon as the first dastardly and despicable deed occurred, Federal 
law enforcement, in terms of FBI and ATF, were there offering voluntary 
and informal assistance. Last night I spoke to FBI Director Mueller. 
Through a request from the Montgomery County police chief, they are 
formalizing and coordinating this effort. So we in Maryland really want 
to extend our gratitude to the President, to Federal law enforcement, 
and to all of America that is sending their love and prayers to our 
region.
  Mr. WARNER. Will the Senator yield?
  Ms. MIKULSKI. I am happy to yield.
  Mr. WARNER. We talked together about the efforts your office, my 
office, Senator Allen, and Senator Sarbanes, working as a team, in 
fielding calls. We urge people to come to us. I also speak for the 
Mayor of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia is grateful 
for the quick response led by our President, led by the Attorney 
General and others, to this crisis.
  I have been privileged to live in this area throughout my entire 
life. I was an assistant U.S. attorney one time. Never have I seen a 
crime situation such as this. It has brought about the unity between 
the regions to work to solve this problem. I join with my friend and 
thank her for bringing this matter to the attention of the Senate.

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