[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13612]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           NAVY YARD TRAGEDY

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, this morning all of us are thinking 
about yesterday's tragic events at the Navy Yard, and we are also 
thinking, in particular, of the brave men and women of our military and 
the sacrifices they make day in and day out on our behalf.
  Once again I would like to extend condolences to the families and 
friends of those who lost their lives or were injured in this terrible, 
terrible shooting. Know that your country is with you in these most 
difficult moments.
  I would also like, again, to express sincere gratitude to all the 
first responders and the medical personnel and law enforcement officers 
from so many different agencies who worked together to keep all of us 
informed--and most of all safe--throughout the day.

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