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Floor Speech

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Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

On this day, we honor and remember those who suffered and lost their lives in one of the darkest moments in human history, the Holocaust.

Yom HaShoah is a day of remembrance, a day to pay tribute to the millions of innocent men, women, and children who were brutally murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, a day to reflect on those atrocities, and a day to commit ourselves to never forgetting or ever letting this happen again. Over 6 million Jews were killed.

Earlier today, I joined a number of my congressional colleagues at a ceremony recognizing this somber day. We were joined by Holocaust survivors and descendants who shared their stories and experiences, which were heartbreaking.

As we light candles and say prayers today and this week in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, let us also renew our commitment to building a world that honors survivors, respects all faiths, and ensures that this never happens again.

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