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Scalise statement on the Capitol Hill lockdown

October 3, 2013

Washington, DC – Congressman Steve Scalise today issued the following statement regarding the Capitol Hill lockdown.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the officer injured in the line of duty,” Scalise said. “While in the Capitol, I saw officers taking positions on the West steps of the Capitol with rifles drawn. I was then ushered into the House Chamber by Capitol Police officers. I commend the Capitol Police for their swift and professional response to this crisis and thank them for their vigilance.”