From the Senate Floor, Senator Collins Delivers Remarks on Lewiston Mass Shooting

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks from the Senate floor following last night’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

A transcript of Senator Collins’ remarks follows:

“Mr. President, before I address the amendment offered by Senator Braun, let me thank the Senator from Washington State for her very kind comments expressing condolences to the people of Maine.

“Our hearts are so heavy today.  This heinous attack, which has robbed the lives of at least 18 Mainers and injured so many more, is the worst mass shooting that we could ever imagine in our state.  This is a dark day for our state.

“I am grateful for the expressions of support, and offers of help and condolences that I've received from my colleagues and friends across the nation, as well as from the Administration.  I've had conversations, both last night [and] throughout the night, and early this morning with President Biden, Secretary [of Homeland Security Alejandro] Mayorkas, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Special Adviser to the President Tom Perez, who has been particularly helpful in mobilizing resources for the State of Maine so that this killer can be captured.”

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