Government officials responded to the deadly shootings in Dallas on Thursday evening, where five police officers were killed and seven others were injured.
Senator Lamar Alexander said, “From Baton Rouge to Falcon Heights, and now in Dallas, this has been a week filled with tragedy. Our country needs to find ways to heal these deep wounds and work to prevent these horrific scenes from happening again.
“The police who patrol our streets and neighborhoods across America are made up of men and women of every race and ethnicity—people who, overwhelmingly, intend to do good and keep our children safe and protect our families from violence and crime.
The ambush on police in Dallas was an attack on our security and peace.
“In order to address this violence we must engage in peaceful dialogue, we must all do some soul searching, and we must continue to strive to be better neighbors and fellow citizens?”
Senator David Perdue said, “As Americans we have lived through a week of horrific and senseless violence. We mourn for the victims, pray for their families, and stand with the brave women and men working to protect our communities.
“In the face of tragedy, Americans have always stood united. It's now time that we come together as a country. For too long we have let ourselves be driven by our differences. Now, we have the opportunity to focus on what we agree upon and regain that spark that makes our country different.
“It's time to counter tragedy with compassion, hate with love, and frustration with patience. As we move forward, our communities, large and small, can foster and influence a peaceful dialogue on how to heal and move forward.”
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann said, “I am absolutely heartbroken over the attack in Dallas. My prayers and sincere condolences go out to the officers shot in the line of duty, their families, and the Dallas community.”