We cannot allow the tragedy to be compounded by changing the way we conduct the people's business. This cannot happen. And so we come here today to mourn, but we come here to be resolved that this individual who is responsible for a heinous, evil act will not succeed in interfering with the people's business in the people's House. Godspeed in her recovery to Gabby, our colleague.
Jeb Hensarling: “We cannot allow the tragedy to be compounded by changing the way we conduct the people's business. This cannot happen.…”
On the recordJanuary 12, 2011
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The speaker addresses the need to maintain normalcy in Congress following a tragic event.
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