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Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) delivered remarks on the House Floor today honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, a tireless defender of liberty and a faithful servant of God.

“Charlie was a faithful servant, not only to the cause of liberty, but more importantly to the Kingdom of God,” said Congressman Moran. “His voice was strong in the public square, and he inspired his generation and so many more to embrace and defend the concepts of freedom and American exceptionalism through respectful political dialogue and engagement. He spoke often about his faith and his personal mission to direct people to Jesus Christ, our Savior, and our only hope through His truth.”

Congressman Moran extended prayers for Charlie’s wife, Erika, and their children, asking that the Lord bring them comfort and peace during this time of grief. He also spoke out against political violence, reminding Americans that we are all children of God and neighbors called to love one another before political differences.

“Charlie treated others with dignity and respect, even in the midst of tough debates,” Moran added. “He did so from a heart of love, not one of hate. We should follow his example as we engage in our debates moving forward.”

A full transcript of Congressman Moran’s remarks is included below.

Full Transcript of Remarks

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie was a faithful servant, not only to the cause of liberty, but more importantly to the Kingdom of God.

His voice was strong in the public square, but his true mission was always to direct people to Jesus Christ, our Savior, and our only hope through His truth.

We also lift up his beloved wife, Erika, and their children.

May the Lord wrap them in his arms of comfort and peace during this time of personal and national grief.

Political violence has no place in America.

We are all, first and foremost, children of God and citizens of one nation under Him.

Before we are Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans, neighbors called to love one another.

We each have equal and eternal value in the sight of our Creator.

And we should each treat each other with that equal and eternal value.

Charlie treated others this way, as he engaged in debate on tough topics in the public square.

He did so in a civil, respectful, and dignifying manner, just the way it's supposed to be done.

And he did so from a heart of love, not one of hate.

We should follow his example as we engage in our debates moving forward.

In this nation, we should look to how he treated others, how he saw others, and how he sought to preserve liberty and our Republic.

May Charlie's witness inspire us to walk humbly, to speak truth boldly, and to fix our eyes upon the eternal promises of God.

And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with Erika, their family, and all who mourn his passing.

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