Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, issued the following statement in response to the ambush in downtown Dallas that left four Dallas Police officers and one DART officer dead and seven injured.

“Words cannot begin to describe my sorrow for the devastation that Dallas experienced last night. Today, the city of Dallas mourns the five precious lives that were lost in an act of senseless violence. This is not the way to move our country forward. 

“Our Dallas heroes in blue reported for duty last night, as they do every night, selflessly putting their lives on the line in the face of unimaginable danger to protect their communities and fellow citizens. 

“This brave profession falls under harsh scrutiny on a daily basis. It is important that we recognize the sacrifices of these men and women and their critical role in protecting our communities.

“Today, we mourn together for the great loss of not only the Dallas Police Department, but also the city of Dallas as a whole.

“At this time, our nation’s police force requires the support of all Americans in their mission to protect and serve. Today, not only are we all Americans, we are all Texans.”

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