Val Demings: “1 Corinthians 12:26 reads: If one member suffers, all the members suffer together. I stand today to show my support for…”

“1 Corinthians 12:26 reads: If one member suffers, all the members suffer together. I stand today to show my support for my colleague, Congressman Steve Scalise, his wife, and his family. We pray for their strength, their courage, and their faith as they deal with the unthinkable. I pray for Steve's speedy recovery. We know he is a fighter, and we pray he will be back soon fighting for the people of Louisiana's First District. We offer prayers for Matt and his family, who was also injured during the shooting. I rise today to remember the courageous Capitol Police officers who were injured; our heroes. If not for their bravery, more people could have been wounded and possibly killed. They risk their lives to protect us. The U.S. Capitol Police do this every day for us, for our staff, and for the public. We stand together during this challenging time. When it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us. ____________________”