Neal Dunn: “it is my deep honor and privilege to rise today on behalf of the people I represent in the Eighth Congressional District…”

“it is my deep honor and privilege to rise today on behalf of the people I represent in the Eighth Congressional District of Washington State and myself and my family, and really on behalf of the Nation, to offer our deep gratitude for the heroism of J.J. Chestnut and John Gibson. On Friday afternoon Officer Chestnut and Special Agent Gibson embodied all that it means to be an American hero. They were ordinary people who went to extraordinary lengths to protect and defend freedom not just for Members of the large congressional family, but also for all Americans. These two brave officers literally laid down their lives so that others could live, and for that dedication of courage we are eternally grateful. Every day in the people's House we are surrounded by the protection of the United States Capitol Police. In serving our country, the men and women of the police force touch all of us who visit and work in the Capitol. They become our friends, they become our colleagues, and of course they are our protectors. J.J. Chestnut and John Gibson epitomize this dedication of service and commitment to all that we value as good in this world.”