On the recordJune 12, 2018
49 bells to represent 49 people. Our community declared June 12 to be Orlando United Day, a day of love and kindness. Today, we take time to remember the 49 angels and all of those who still carry physical and mental wounds from that day, 2 years after the attack. I believe, Congressman Soto, more strongly than ever, that love will win. While the pain will never go away, I do believe that we have an obligation to turn our pain into action. We will not forget those who lost their lives. I am proud to represent a community that has acted with such incredible strength and love. I am proud to continue to honor these men and women, not only through our words, but through our actions. I am also proud to be joined by Congressman Soto, and I thank the gentleman for his unwavering commitment and dedication to protecting our homeland, and his commitment to creating and passing meaningful legislation to keep guns out of the hands of bad people. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his advocacy and his leadership on this issue, and I thank him for joining me in this day of remembrance. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
