We are Not a Nation that Settles Political Differences with Violence
I am incredibly sad and disgusted to hear of the passing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a loving father, husband, and conservative warrior. He was a man of deep faith and dedicated his life to educating people about civil dialogue while passionately articulating conservative values.
Charlie built a movement by traveling across the country and encouraging young people to engage in thoughtful, peaceful political discourse. He never shied from disagreement; instead, he shared with students the value of having civil conversations with people who hold different opinions – something we need more of today. To see his life taken by political violence is absolutely heartbreaking. Political violence is NEVER acceptable.
Charlie has inspired a generation of young people by challenging the status quo and standing up for his beliefs. I joined my colleagues in a prayer vigil this week to honor Charlie’s life and legacy of Christian faith and free speech. I also voted in support of a resolution to honor Charlie’s life, condemn political violence, and call for respectful debate that passed the House earlier this week.
His legacy will live on in his friends, family, countless followers, and in the movement he built and energized. God bless you, Charlie Kirk.
