Sessions Issues Statement On Dallas Shooting

Statement

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) released the following statement today in response to last night's attack in Dallas, Texas:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the law enforcement officers in Dallas and their families who are suffering untold sorrow and grief, and to all of our law enforcement communities across the country.

The victims of these vicious attacks were targeted because they are police officers. Every day they walk and patrol our streets to protect our lives and property while always knowing that even a response to a small incident can, in an instant, turn into one where their lives are at risk. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect us every single day, making it possible for the rest of us to live freely and exercise our Constitutional rights.

Violent crime and murders are rising across the country at alarming rates. Now more than ever, our law enforcement officers must know they have the support of their leaders and communities. As a nation, we must send a unified message that we will not stand silent while those who protect and serve are unfairly maligned for the actions of an unrepresentative few. This is the only way to prevent further senseless, tragic deaths of any kind, to heal divisions, and to restore trust, law and order.

As Dallas Police Chief David Brown said, the divisiveness between our police and our citizens must end. I urge all Americans to heed his words, spoken on behalf of all law enforcement: "We don't feel much support most days. Let's not make today most days.'"

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