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Van Hollen Statement on Yesterday’s Incident at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring


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Rockville, M.D. , Sep 2, 2010 -

Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on yesterday’s incident at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, M.D.:

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people and their families who faced the dangerous situation at Discovery Headquarters yesterday afternoon.  I thank Police Chief J. Thomas Manger, local and federal law enforcement, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, and the management at Discovery Communications for their response – safely evacuating employees and the day care center, securing the area, and freeing hostages.  Although there was a loss of life, their courage, swift response, and professionalism helped prevent a bad situation from becoming worse and even more deadly.”   

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