Political Quotes

“I wish to start this afternoon with a reflection on what happened yesterday. We are thinking today of the individuals who were hurt in the attack during the baseball practice in Virginia, and, of course, we are praying for those who were injured. I will list them. Many of the names we already know, but it is important to list them. Of course, Representative Steve Scalise from the State of Louisiana-- we are thinking of his family and praying for them, and we hope for his speedy recovery. Matt Mika, who works for Tyson Foods, was also a shooting victim like Representative Scalise. Zack Barth, who works for Congressman Roger Williams, was a shooting victim, and Special Agent Crystal Griner, of course, of the Capitol Police, who exhibited such courage in the line of duty. We are thinking of Crystal at this time as well. We know there were individuals injured at the scene, including Special Agent David Bailey of the Capitol Police, who was not shot, apparently, but suffered an injury and was released from the hospital. We are happy to hear he has been released. Representative Roger Williams, who was hurt at the scene as well--not a shooting victim but hurt--and, of course, two of our colleagues were there at the time, Senator Rand Paul and Senator Jeff Flake. We are thankful they were not injured in any way. On these days, we come together as a family to remember those who have been the victims, and we are thinking of them and their families and praying for them.”