U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Speaks on Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Attacks on Minnesota Lawmakers and Rejecting Political Violence
June 25, 2025
Morrison leading full Minnesota delegation in introducing this bipartisan resolution in the House
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to speak on her bipartisan resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
Congresswoman Morrison, who represents the District where the tragic shootings took place last weekend, is leading the entire Minnesota delegation in this bipartisan resolution that has been introduced in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.
The House is expected to vote on the resolution later today, Wednesday, June 25.
Read the full text of the bipartisan resolution HERE.
Watch the full video of Rep. Morrison’s remarks HERE.
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Read the full transcript of Rep. Morrison’s remarks below:
Mr. Speaker,
Today I rise with a heavy heart – but a deep resolve – as we confront the assassination and attempted murders of multiple state legislators in Minnesota.
What we witnessed last weekend was an unspeakable act.
This is a scary time for our country.
And it comes at a time of increasing political violence.
Assassination attempts. Kidnapping plots. Arson. Insurrection.
As elected representatives for the people of the United States of America – we have to take responsibility for our roles in this moment.
As elected leaders – we play a prominent role in setting the tone... In creating the atmosphere... In shaping the narrative… In determining what becomes normalized.
And this cannot be normalized.
Our words, our posts, our responses -- they all carry weight and have serious consequences.
This is our wake-up call.
The escalation and normalization of violent rhetoric and political violence have gone way too far.
And we as elected representatives have to take the lead and be the first to speak out… and to start to model a better path forward.
Look, we can argue about who’s to blame and which “side” is worse, but let’s make this the moment where we unequivocally condemn and commit to ending violent rhetoric.
Full stop.
We have to make this horrific act of targeted, political violence a watershed moment for our country.
We have to take a hard look at where we are – and we have to remember who is watching us. Our children, the next generation of leaders, are looking to us to learn how to behave and how to treat each other.
That includes creating a world where people aren’t scared by the hatred and division they see in their lives every day. Creating a world where our children have kind, compassionate leaders to look up to and aspire to be.
Do we really want our children to live in a world where our elected leaders bully, and lead with hatred and cruelty?
And remember: political violence isn’t just an attack on legislators – it’s an attack on the American people. It’s an attack on our democracy.
Political violence threatens your right to be represented. Your right to have your voices heard.
And it threatens who will be willing to run for office.
As someone who was a doctor for 2 decades before I got into politics, I’m passionate about recruiting people from different backgrounds to run because we need more diversity in who represents us.
Our democracy depends on good people running for office – and I’m deeply concerned that this will have a chilling effect if we don’t stop it in its tracks.
So as we prepare to vote on this resolution, I come to my colleagues with a solemn plea:
Devastated by the loss of my friend and colleague, but more determined than ever with a deep love for the unrealized promise of our country, I implore my colleagues to not only vote in support of this resolution but to commit together to live by these words every day.
To stand up and speak out and safeguard our democracy.
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