Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, nearly 3 years ago, on this date, we lost 49 angels and 53 others were injured. Family and friends grieved for their loved ones and our Orlando community mourned. But we came together, stronger than ever before, to heal, to comfort each other, to overcome this tragedy, and, most importantly, to give back. As Orlando Strong, we swore, as a community, to never forget those who we lost that night--their stories, their images, their memories, and their spirits--which live on in our hearts and our memories. We can never forget this tragic act of hate against the LGBTQ and Latinx community: our community. We continue to reject these despicable acts of hate. To honor the fallen and the survivors of this tragedy, I joined with my colleagues, Representatives Stephanie Murphy and Val Demings, to introduce landmark legislation to designate the Pulse nightclub as a federally recognized national memorial site. This designation gives these hallowed grounds the national recognition it deserves, while serving as a reminder that love overcomes hate. Let the Pulse memorial become a symbol of hope, love, and continued light for our community. We will always remember the 49 angels: Edward Sotomayor, Jr. Franky Jimmy DeJesus Velazquez Stanley Almodovar, III Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado Javier Jorge-Reyes Shane Evan Tomlinson Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo Juan Ramon Guerrero Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz Luis S.…”