On the recordApril 3, 2014
Mr. Speaker, yesterday afternoon, tragedy struck the heart of Texas at Fort Hood, which we know as ``The Great Place.'' A gunman whose motives we do not understand took the lives of three American soldiers and wounded 16 more before taking his own life. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, this is not the first time Fort Hood has had to endure a tragedy like this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the Fort Hood community. We pray for a speedy recovery to the wounded and extend our deepest condolences to the friends and families of those soldiers who lost their lives. We stand ready to provide any and all assistance we can to support Fort Hood, the soldiers serving there, and the surrounding community. Now I yield to my good friend and colleague and ally in supporting this incredible community which we both have the honor to represent, Congressman Williams.
