In a Friday statement, Carter emphasized that he condemns all forms of violence and believes Kirk’s murder was unjust. He offered condolences to Kirk’s family but said the resolution went too far in praising him, despite what Carter described as years of divisive rhetoric.
“Violence is wrong. Period,” Carter said. “Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be murdered for his views. His life was taken unjustly, and that violence must be condemned in the strongest terms.”
Carter highlighted Kirk’s past remarks about Black women, LGBTQ Americans, and immigrants. He believes these comments increased divisions and reopened old wounds.
Carter said he voted “no” to make clear that rejecting violence does not mean ignoring what he called the “harmful consequences” of hate speech.
He closed his statement by quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., saying, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
The resolution was introduced Tuesday by House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) and:
The House passed the resolution Friday with a 310-58 vote. 38 Democrats voted “present,” and 58 voted “no.” The resolution does not create a law but serves as an official statement of the House.
Louisiana lawmakers co-sponsoring the resolution:
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