US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement marking the 31st anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.
“On April 19, 1995, our nation experienced the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. What began as a normal day was shattered by violence, forever changing our community, the families who lost loved ones, and those who survived,” said Lankford. “Today, we gather to remember those who were lost, those who survived, and those who were changed forever. Thirty-one years later, we have not forgotten, and we will not forget. As Oklahomans, we understand the damage caused by violence and anger. We also know our responsibility to set the example, to speak out, to reject violence, and to choose hope and healing. I encourage every American to take time to reflect, to pray for the families and first responders, and to honor the 168 lives lost.”
You can watch his remarks HERE and view his video with Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) in front of the seedling from the Survivor Tree planted last year on the US Capitol Grounds HERE.
