Politics

On the Shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

By Speaker Pelosi

Today?s shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is a despicable act of violence. The Holocaust Museum exists to remember the past, to learn to confront hatred, and to promote human dignity for all people. An act of violence will not diminish this mission; one person?s act cannot weaken the voices of millions of Americans who stand against hate.

On behalf of all Members of Congress, I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of the security guard who was killed. And in the days ahead, we commit to continuing to work to fight anti-Semitism and advance understanding.

Full post as published by The Gavel on June 10, 2009 (boomark / email).