Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it is hard to believe that it has been 5 years since February 14, 2018--the tragic day that the world witnessed a senseless attack and the loss of 17 innocent lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Today, I again come before the Senate to introduce this resolution to honor the 17 beautiful lives that were stolen from us that day. I think of them often. I talk to their families. They were sons and daughters, parents and partners. Some were educators, athletes, musicians; many of them, just kids with a life full of promise ahead of them. My heart breaks knowing they never got the chance to pursue their dreams and that their families will forever have a piece of their heart missing. While we can't bring back the lives lost on that tragic day 5 years ago, I will always work to honor them and do everything in my power to protect our students and educators and ensure they have a safe environment to learn and succeed. As in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 60, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 60) honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.”