Congressman Sander Levin

Condemning Shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Museum

(Washington D.C.)- Mr. LEVIN.  Mr. Speaker, I stand with so many of my colleagues today in condemnation of yesterday's appalling attack at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the tragic death of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns, who was killed in the line of duty.

Bigotry, racism and intolerance must be condemned wherever they occur, but especially at a memorial to the Holocaust that challenges visitors to confront hatred and promote human dignity.  The Holocaust Museum is a hollowed symbol of the cost of this type of hatred to all of humanity.  The Museum teaches millions of people about the dangers of unchecked hatred.  We do not need further examples of hate and prejudice within its walls--or anywhere else.

The events of yesterday serve as a reminder that the Museum, and all of us, have more work to do to confront hatred and intolerance in our society.

I urge all my colleagues to join me in voting for the resolution and also in expressing condolences to the family of Officer Johns.

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