News Release
Rep. Duran Issues Statement on the Tragic Death of Charlie Kirk
St. Paul — Representative Bidal Duran (R–Bemidji) today released the following statement after the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah:
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Charlie Kirk. His loss is tragic and shakes all of us who value free speech and public discourse.
We need to mourn this moment, but we must not be silenced. It is more important than ever to protect the right of every American to speak their mind, to engage in respectful public debate, and to come together in open, constructive dialogue.
Political violence does not belong in our society. It does not change minds. It is the last tool of an individual without an argument.
As we grieve, let us also resolve to honor Charlie’s memory by standing up for the freedoms that allow us all to express convictions without fear.”
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