Rep. Calvert Statement on the Shooting of Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Capitol Police Officers and Staff

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) released the following statement in response to this morning's shooting of Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Capitol Police officers and other victims:

"My thoughts and prayers are with my colleague Steve Scalise and the other victims of this morning's horrible shooting. The brave and selfless actions of the Capitol Police officers saved countless lives. I pray these heroes will recover quickly from their injuries. I also want to express my appreciation for the quick response by the Alexandria police and paramedics, as well as those at the scene.

"Any attack on members of Congress is an attack on our democracy. The United States Congress is the finest legislative body in the world and its members will not be intimidated or cower in the face of threats of violence. All members, Republicans and Democrats, stand together in condemning this act of violence.

"Americans have a fundamental right to express their opinions, but committing acts of violence against elected officials is never acceptable. While I think most Americans understand that, we should have an even higher goal for our political discourse. I have always believed that we can disagree without being disagreeable. Let us take pause and remember that we are all united by our love for this country and all of the values that it stands for."

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