House Pays Tribute to AZ victims

On the Hill

Updated Apr. 24, 2017 4:48PM EDT / Published Jan. 12, 2011 8:41AM EST

John Boehner’s tears were justified this time: The new House speaker cried on Wednesday as the House worked to pass a resolution honoring the victims of the Arizona shooting. "Look at Tucson right now and you will be reminded that America's most plentiful source of strength is her people," Boehner said. "No act, no matter how heinous, will stop us from doing our duty and being among the people we serve." Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi also spoke, saying, "May this resolution remind of us of the urgent need to uphold our democratic values to treat one another with courtesy and respect.”

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House Pays Tribute to AZ victims