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Ratcliffe Statement of Garland Texas Shooting

Statement

Date: May 4, 2015
Location: Rockwall, TX
Issues: National Security Criminal Justice

In a horrific act of terror, two men opened fire at an art event in Garland, Texas. U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, (R-Texas) issued the following statement:

"There is no place in our society for senseless acts of terror to threaten and intimidate our constitutionally protected right of free expression. I am grateful that law enforcement in Garland acted courageously to stop the extremists who perpetrated the attack. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this shooting, and I am pleased to hear that the wounded officer is expected to fully recover."

U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe represenets 18 Countines in North and East Texas. Rep. Ratcliffe is a former terrorism prosecutor, currently sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security and is a member of the Task Force on Combatting Terrorism and Foreign Fighter Travel.


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