WASHINGTON – Yesterday, a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) commemorating the nine people brutally murdered in the attack at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina ten years ago unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.

“The senseless violence that occurred ten years ago was motivated by sheer hate and bigotry, but the people of South Carolina came together in a way that I haven’t seen in a long time. Out of this terrible tragedy, we are stronger than we were before, and Mother Emanuel is still standing today,” said Senator Graham. “I greatly appreciate Senator Scott’s leadership and I am honored to join with him to commemorate the lives lost and continue to lift up their loved ones.”  

“As we continue to wrestle with the grief and pain of loss from that tragic night, we must not succumb to hate,” said Senator Scott. “Instead, let us celebrate their stories and be empowered by their legacies to join together in a spirit of unity."

In addition to the resolution, Senators Graham and Scott took to the Senate floor to share their thoughts on the anniversary of the attack.

To watch Graham’s speech, click here. To watch Scott’s speech, click here.

For full text of the resolution, click here. 

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