November 6, 2009

REYES OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS' FAMILIES OF FORT HOOD SHOOTING IN FLOOR SPEECH IN THE U.S. HOUSE

Reyes: "To our men and women at Fort Hood, military and civilian alike, you are not alone.  Our thoughts, prayers, and blessings are with you.  We will get through this together. Click on the image above to watch Congressman Reyes' speech Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) today spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to offer condolences to the families of the victims of yesterday's shooting at Fort Hood.  The following are his remarks as prepared for delivery (video attached): "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the those killed and wounded in yesterday’s tragic shooting at Fort Hood.  While there are no words we can say here today on the Floor of the House to lessen the grief of the entire Army family, we do want them to know that our nation mourns with them. "As a Congress, we must work to understand why this attack occurred.  And we must pledge to do...