[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16506]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     POLICE SHOOTINGS IN NEW MEXICO

  (Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico asked and was given 
permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend 
her remarks.)
  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor and thank the brave men and women in law enforcement who risk 
their lives every day to keep us safe.
  In the past week alone, seven law enforcement officials in New Mexico 
have been shot and wounded. It is a pattern of senseless violence that 
has become all too familiar in this Nation.
  On Saturday, in Albuquerque, a man armed with an assault rifle and a 
bulletproof vest ambushed officers, stole a police cruiser, and led 
them on a dangerous chase. Three Albuquerque police officers and a 
Bernalillo County sheriff's deputy were shot. Thankfully, they are all 
expected to make a full recovery.
  But from that terrifying situation, stories of immense heroism and 
courage emerged. Officers sprang into action to resolve the situation 
quickly, prevent more harm, and help their brothers and sisters who had 
been shot; firefighters from a nearby station ran into danger to help 
the injured; and New Mexicans have stepped up to donate thousands of 
dollars to help the officers and their families during this difficult 
time.
  To the first responders in New Mexico and all over the Nation, from 
the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

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