Andre Carson: “Certainly I rise today in behalf of the 10th Congressional District, State of Indiana, and for those who wished they…”

“Certainly I rise today in behalf of the 10th Congressional District, State of Indiana, and for those who wished they were in this place tonight to pay special tribute to two brave police officers who gave their lives to protect the safety of visitors, the Capitol staffers and Members of Congress and to ensure that all Americans can freely walk the halls of Congress. Officer Chestnut and Special Agent Gibson are two of my heroes. I had the privilege of meeting both of the gentlemen when I would go in the second entrance over there and was always endeared by their sweet smiles, their professionalism and their attentiveness. As we debate what could have happened and what did not happen, I do not believe that there is anything under God's sun that we could have done to have prevented that awesome tragedy of last Friday. Because certainly Officer Chestnut and Special Agent Gibson especially did all that he could in terms of even giving up his own life for the sake of others. I would like to convey my heartfelt sympathy to the families of those valiant officers and to assure them that they are in our thoughts and prayers, not just after tomorrow but eternally, especially while we come in and out of the House of Representatives.”