Barrasso Honors Charlie Kirk

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to honor the life of Charlie Kirk.

Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks.

Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared:

"I'd like to begin by addressing the tragic event that occurred yesterday. Thirteen years ago, an organization called Turning Point USA was launched to fight back against liberal indoctrination on college campuses. It began as a little organization. It quickly grew into the dominate force of conservatism on college campuses. It became a national movement.

"At the center of it all was a then-18 year-old patriot named Charlie Kirk. From students and parents to President Trump, they all admired Charlie. He was the college dropout who brought debate and dialogue back to our country.

"For 13 years, Charlie did the most courageous thing in American life. He expressed his beliefs with an open heart. Yes, Charlie had strong political views. And he never feared having those views questioned by anyone on any topic. In fact, he welcomed it.

"The name of yesterday's event was 'Prove Me Wrong.' It is a fitting testament to Charlie's fearlessness. For those political convictions, for that personal courage, Charlie became the latest target of political violence.

"Many of us knew Charlie personally. As did I. He was a beacon for a better, brighter America. Charlie reminded all of us that civil debate makes our arguments sharper and our society better. We must live as Charlie lived during his all-too-brief life - with the courage of our convictions.

"God bless Charlie Kirk. May God bless Charlie's family. May he rest in peace."

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