Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for a moment of silence here in this chamber to remember our fallen colleague, my predecessor representing the San Francisco Peninsula in Congress, Leo Ryan, and to honor his work for justice and human rights.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A request is made for a moment of silence to honor Ryan's work for justice and human rights.
- In plain terms
- Colleagues ask to remember Ryan and his work for rights with silence.
- What can you take from it?
- Silent reflection honors those who fought for justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we honor justice workers?
- What does silence mean here?
Another view
A moment of silence may not translate into action.
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