•     "But the people who were doing that did not know Charlie Kirk, and all of us who did will attest. Every single person who spent any time with Charlie Kirk will tell you that he was a good and godly man, not a perfect man. None of us are. There was only one ever perfect man, and he was God and man. But Charlie Kirk was a good man who loved his fellow man and gave his life literally in the pursuit of advancing truth.And so, the very least that we can do is honor him, and especially at a time in the country when people are anxious and frightened. In moments like this, when political instability and fear are pervasive, it's incumbent upon leaders to step forward and stand in the breach and do what is right. And so, by voting for this resolution today, we're making a strong statement on behalf of the Congress. We're telling our constituents, for one thing, that political violence, but also the glorification and celebration of that violence, are profoundly wrong, and that goes against everything we stand for as Americans." Source: Rep. Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana, District 4) 

•      "Charlie helped to shape the politics of today. If you are grieving Charlie’s sudden death, I encourage you to think about this: As tragic as his loss is, what if Charlie had never lived? What if he didn’t create a movement that has grown even larger over the last week? As we honor Charlie's life, may we also recognize how he inspired a new generation of young, eager Americans to grab the reins and help to shape the future of our nation." Source: Rep. Mike Kelly (Republican, Pennsylvania, District 16)

•     "Charlie talked about why it was so important that we debate our differences, something that shouldn't be a novel issue, Mr. Speaker, something that is part of the foundation of what makes this country great and unique, what separates America from so many other failed examples of government, because we are that experiment in self-governance, in democracy. And part of that ability to self-govern is that we're going to have disagreements and that we have the ability to express those disagreements with each other, but in a civil way, in a way where it doesn't lead to political violence. We need to get back to a respect for each other's differences of opinion. And that's what drove him to start a movement at such a young age. Let all young people be inspired by that recognition that the power of ideas still can move a nation. That's what Charlie Kirk reminded all of us. Mr. Speaker, we're never going to forget that. We're never going to forget the legacy of Charlie Kirk, but that legacy will live on and only grow stronger. God bless you, Charlie Kirk. " Source: Rep. Steve Scalise (Republican, Louisiana, District 1), House Majority Leader

•        "I have a gay daughter. According to Charlie Kirk, she and her family should not be afforded the rights and security that he wanted for his own family. But I have taken an oath many times to ensure his freedom and to protect his speech, no matter how hurtful it was or how much I disagree with it. And I have a responsibility, as we all do, to lower the temperature in this country. So, I voted yes today on the resolution. No one should be subject to violence for expressing their beliefs." Source: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (Democrat, Pennsylvania, District 6)