Our prayers are right now for Steve Scalise and for his family and the Capitol Hill Police who got wound and our volunteers who got wounded also. The heroes are the police the ers who attacked shooter and in doing so quite probably saved many, many lives. This is a Charity Baseball game. We played it for almost 100 years. Its for a very good cause. I can only speak for myself but i hope we continue the game. Its what in some ways what democracy is all about. Mr. Meehan my first thoughts are the heroism for the Capitol Hill Police that were there and responded immediately in a manner that likely saved the lives of a number of people. Members of congress as well as the staffers that are out there each morning helping us. I just left one of our other colleagues who we were talking about where we customarily are on the field. In the oned himself visitors dugout which is across the field across the field from where the Capitol Police sits because Steve Scalise is a leader. He has security d
Police, and everyone who serves our entire nation and helps keep it safe and comments from the senate floor on todays shooting. Shortly before noon, President Trump came to the diplomatic Reception Room at the white house to make a statement to reporters. President trump as youall know, shortly after 7 00 a. M. This morning a gunman opened fire on members of congress and their staffs as they were practicing for tomorrows annual Charity Baseball game. Authorities are continuing to investigate the crime. And the assailant has now died from his injuries. The f. B. I. Is leading the investigation. And will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available. Congressman Steve Scalise, a member of house leadership, was shot and badly wounded and is now in stable condition at the hospital. Along with two very Courageous Capitol Police officers. At least two others were also wounded. Many lives would have been lost if not for the heroic actions of the two Capitol Police officers
Mr. Barton im congressman joe barton, the republican manager. I have congressman pat meehan with me who is our number one relief pitcher. Our prayers are right now for Steve Scalise and for his family and the Capitol Hill Police who got wound and our volunteers who got wounded also. The heroes are the Police Officers who attacked the shooter and in doing so quite probably saved many, many lives. This is a Charity Baseball game. We played it for almost 100 years. Its for a very good cause. I can only speak for myself but i hope we continue the game. Its what in some ways what democracy is all about. Mr. Meehan my first thoughts are the heroism for the Capitol Hill Police that were there and responded immediately in a manner that likely saved the lives of a number of people. Members of congress as well as the staffers that are out there each morning helping us. I just left one of our other colleagues who we were talking about where we customarily are on the field. He positioned himself i
Good afternoon. My name is joe barton. Im the republican baseball manager. Ive got mike doyle, the democrat manager. Were both here to confirm that we are going to play the annual Charity Baseball game tomorrow. At the normal time at national stadium. Nats park. We do have one new charity that we have added. The Fallen Officers Fund in addition to the boys and girls club of washington, the Washington Literacy Council and the nationals dream foundation. People that attend the game can make a donation to any of those charities at the game or they can also do it online. This is a game that has been played off and on for approximately 100 years. And its current configuration, it has been played since the 1960s. Its currently tied 39 wins for each side plus two ties. Congressman scalise will not play tomorrow night since he was shot this morning. And i did tell congressman doyle that it would be only fair that the louisiana democrat that was supposed to play shouldnt also play. He happens t
Mr. Barton im congressman joe barton, the republican manager. I have congressman pat meehan with me who is our number one relief pitcher. Our prayers are right now for Steve Scalise and for his family and the Capitol Hill Police who got wound and our volunteers who got wounded also. The heroes are the Police Officers who attacked the shooter and in doing so quite probably saved many, many lives. This is a Charity Baseball game. We played it for almost 100 years. Its for a very good cause. I can only speak for myself but i hope we continue the game. Its what in some ways what democracy is all about. Mr. Meehan my first thoughts are the heroism for the Capitol Hill Police that were there and responded immediately in a manner that likely saved the lives of a number of people. Members of congress as well as the staffers that are out there each morning helping us. I just left one of our other colleagues who we were talking about where we customarily are on the field. He positioned himself i