Barbara Mikulski: “I rise to pay tribute to those lost in the Baltimore Harbor water taxi accident, and to express great gratitude to the…”

“I rise to pay tribute to those lost in the Baltimore Harbor water taxi accident, and to express great gratitude to the brave rescuers who saved many of the lives, and, of course, to express condolences to the families. Let me tell the Senate about what happened, very briefly. On Saturday, a beautiful, mild afternoon in Baltimore's Harbor became a nightmare. A sudden storm arose. A beloved water taxi capsized in the Baltimore Harbor. Twenty-five people were thrown into the water. They fought for their lives in freezing cold water. They were families, tourists, Maryland residents, people from across the country, even members of a National Guard unit visiting us. Two women tragically lost their lives, including a beloved pediatric nurse. One young girl is still fighting for here live. Three people still remain missing: a couple about to be engaged and a 6-year-old boy on a trip with his father and mother and two other siblings. I express my heartfelt condolences to those families who are suffering the loss of a loved one. The victims and their families are in our thoughts and our prayers.”