So I'd like to say thank you to her and wish her well and to say, as I've said before, she is an American hero because of the courage. Certainly we acknowledge those who lost their lives and those who were wounded on that tragic day, but what a symbol that this Congresswoman represents, this American represents to all who seek a better place. I ask our colleagues to enthusiastically support H.R. 3801.
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