WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bobby Bright spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of H.Res. 895, a resolution honoring the soldiers killed in the tragic shooting that occurred yesterday at Fort Hood.  You can view a copy of Congressman Bright’s floor speech here.  A text of his speech, as prepared, is below.

“I rise today in support of the resolution honoring the soldiers who lost their lives at Fort Hood.  As someone who represents two military bases, I can only imagine the profound sense of loss the greater Fort Hood community must feel.  This is not just a loss for central Texas; it is a loss for the entire country. 

“Military bases are not walled off from their surroundings; they are vital parts of their communities.  When I served as Mayor of Montgomery, the airmen at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base were upstanding citizens who went above and beyond to improve and advance our city.

“As a Congressman for Southeast Alabama, I have seen the brave soldiers at Fort Rucker rush to the aid of nearby towns in the wake of tragedy and crisis.

“Now it’s time for us to show our appreciation to these bases and their families and stand with them as we mourn the tragic and senseless loss at Fort Hood.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died and were wounded.”