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Darlene Hooley: “I rise today to say thanks to Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut and Special Agent John Gibson for being there when…”

On the recordJuly 28, 1998
I rise today to say thanks to Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut and Special Agent John Gibson for being there when we needed them the most. I really shudder to think of how much worse this tragedy could have been if these two men had not been there to make the ultimate sacrifice at their posts. Today, as we honor them, I want to take a moment to recognize the reassuring presence of the Capitol Police who guard their institution with their lives every day. Thank you. As Friday's events so vividly demonstrated, without you, the exercise of democracy in this House, the People's House, would not be possible. You do a great service to your country. I ask for God's blessing to the family, to friends, to the other officers in this time of tragic loss.
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Darlene Hooley
Oregon
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Honoring Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut and Special Agent John Gibson after a tragic event.

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