Congressman Brian Higgins Gives Remarks on House Floor Following Buffalo Mass Shooting

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who represents Western New York including the City of Buffalo, gave remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives following the recent, horrific mass shooting that occurred at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.   

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Higgins, who was surrounded in support by members of the New York Congressional Delegation and other colleagues, said, in part, “This past weekend, my community of Buffalo, New York was ravaged by an act of domestic terror. A white supremacist used a weapon of mass destruction to brutally murder to Black people who were just going about their business at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue. Three others were wounded. I rise today with my colleagues to honor those who have been lost. And to honor them, and to help heal our broken community and our broken country, I urge all of my colleagues to think about what we can do to fight hate. We have the power, through our words and our votes, to promote civility, tolerance, and kindness. And we have the choice to do better and work together to fight the evil that exists around us and throughout the world.  Today we bow our heads in silence, but tomorrow, tomorrow we raise our voices loudly against hate.”

Congressman Higgins has been in Buffalo since Saturday’s shooting speaking with members of the community, local families, law enforcement, and leaders. In Washington, DC today he is beginning conversations about legislation addressing domestic terrorism and collective efforts to address racially motivated extremism. The Congressman will return home to Buffalo with the President and First Lady on Tuesday, May 16.