Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern has issued a statement following the death of Charlie Kirk.
“Political violence is meant to silence the voice and will of the people. Rest assured, anyone who has heard of Charlie Kirk, knows that the movement he inspired will never let the evil actions of a coward stop the advancement of civility, liberty, and patriotism that he helped ignite,” said Chairman Hern.
Hern described Kirk as “a faithful Christian and a principled patriot who often engaged with people he disagreed with in a productive and passionate way. He supported spirited, but peaceful, debate and played an important role in recruiting young voters to the conservative movement. Political violence was the complete opposite of what Charlie professed, yet it has become commonplace in America today. It is inspired by people who hate liberty, who despise freedom, and who will attack anyone who brings decency and time-tested values back to our culture.”
Chairman Hern added, “As a believer, I am comforted that Charlie is now with His Creator and that he lived a life of purpose in his years spent here on earth. Our hearts and prayers need to be focused on lifting up Charlie’s beautiful family and loved ones that he leaves behind.”
Kevin Hern has represented Oklahoma’s 1st District in Congress since 2018 after succeeding Jim Bridenstine (https://hern.house.gov/about/). He was born in Belton, Missouri in 1961 and currently resides in Tulsa. Hern earned his bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University in 1986 and later graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (https://hern.house.gov/about/).
