On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
Let me say thank you to my colleague, the gentleman from Nevada, and also the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries), who have demonstrated true leadership in this freshman class and having shown and demonstrated time and time again during these Special Orders their commitment to this Nation. Mr. Speaker, the people of Ferguson, Missouri, and the people across this Nation have suffered a tremendous blow with the circumstances surrounding Michael Brown's death. Not only did we lose a young man, we as a Nation were once again reminded that although we have come so far, we still have a long way to go. We are trying to achieve equality and fairness under the law, regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation. Now is the time for all of us to reflect on what has happened and to find a way to come together going forward. We lost a young man, Michael Brown, in heartbreaking and tragic circumstances. He was only 18 years old. His family will never be able to hold or talk to him ever again. When something like this happens, local authorities, including the police, have a responsibility to be open and transparent about how they are investigating the death and how they are protecting the people in our communities. The people of Ferguson and the people of this Nation deserve a transparent and thorough investigation. We deserve the truth and we deserve justice.…
