On the recordJanuary 12, 2011
Madam Speaker, I rise today without a script, but to send my thoughts and prayers, and those of all of the thousands of people from my district, out to the Congresswoman's family, to the Congresswoman herself, and to all the families that were affected by such a tragic day in our Nation's history. We shall never forget what happened last Saturday. But as I walked into work today, and I saw the Sun breaking as it was coming up and shining on the dome of the Capitol, it was a glorious sight. Because what it reminded me is that even in our darkest days this Nation always will rise again. And as we stand here rightfully and pay our respects to our dear colleague and the families that suffered so much, and are suffering as we speak, let us not forget that this Nation will rise, and we will persevere.
