Fleming Calls for National Day of Prayer to End Violence

Statement

Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after sending a letter to President Obama today requesting a National Day of Prayer to end targeted violence against law enforcement officers, and schedule appropriate public events in support of such a day:

"All lives have dignity and worth, and the President's leadership on this issue would go a long way to ensure respect for those who sacrifice their safety and comfort to protect and serve us all. While we condemn any misuse of the authority by law enforcement and seek swift justice in the case of abuses, there have been too many cases in recent days of private citizens using violence against police officers simply because of the uniform they wear. On August 28, 2015, Deputy Sheriff Darren H. Goforth was not only targeted, but also assassinated for being a police officer.

"We cannot allow this pattern to continue. In my letter I asked President Obama to stand with us against this disturbing trend, condemn these crimes, and declare a National Day of Prayer and Peace. I plan to introduce a resolution with my colleagues when Congress returns next week calling for this National Day of Prayer."

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