Byrne: Nation Must Unify Following Orlando Attack

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) condemned the Orlando terrorist attack and called for unity, not division, during a speech from the floor of the House of Representatives today.

A transcript of Congressman Byrne’s speech can be found below.

Byrne said: “Mr. Speaker, I rise to condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Orlando.

“This tragedy is a strike at every single American regardless of your age, race, gender, sexual orientation, location, or religious beliefs.

“Our hearts go out to the wounded and their families, but most especially to the family and loved ones of all who were killed.

“There is no room for hate in America, and this ugly crime is the result of a coward following his own hate.

“It doesn’t matter what the source of that hate was – it was and is an affront to God himself.

“In moments like this, it is my hope that we can come together as a nation, and as a people, instead of turning against one another.

“If we allow these attacks to pull us further apart, then we have done exactly what the attacker intended to achieve.

“So I hope every American will join me in condemning these hateful attacks and pledge to stand together in support of those who tragically lost their lives.”