Rep. Harriet Hageman Honors Charlie Kirk, Calls for Unity After Political Assassination

Honoring Charlie Kirk's Legacy

• 🇺🇸 Representative Harriet Hageman rose in support of HRES 719 to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.
• 🗣️ She highlighted Kirk's dedication to giving a voice to young people, his outspokenness on faith and conservative values, and his commitment to engaging people in respectful and intelligent debate.
• 💔 Kirk's passing is described as a violent political assassination and an attack on the freedoms he championed.

A Call for Unity and Civility

• ✨ Hageman urged colleagues to let Charlie's death serve as a spark that unites the country, rather than deepening divisions.
• 🕊️ She called for the rejection of political violence from all sources and the restoration of civility in public discourse.
• ✊ The resolution aims to affirm the right to freely engage in public speech and ensure America stands undeterred by violence.

Support for the Resolution

• ✅ Hageman encouraged her colleagues to support the resolution to honor Charlie's life and resolve against violence.
• 🎤 The speech was delivered during House floor debate, with subsequent recognition of other members reserving time.