President Biden said hate 'remains a stain on the soul of America' after an alleged white supremacist gunned down 10 people Saturday afternoon.
US President Joe Biden speaks during the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., US, on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
"We're still gathering the facts, but already the Justice Department has stated publicly that it is investigating the matter as a hate crime, a racially motivated act of white supremacy and violent extremism," he continued."As they do, we must all work together to address the hate that remains a stain on the soul of America. Hearts are heavy once again, but our resolve must never, ever waver.
"Jill and I, we know we have some idea how hard it is," he added."But I promise you, the day will come when the memory of your loved one – when you open that closet door and you smell the scent, or you go by that park you used to walk in, or you hear that song – the day will come when it will bring a smile to you lips before it brings a tear to your eyes."
President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2022, during an event to highlight state and local leaders who are investing American Rescue Plan funding.Gendron identified himself as a white supremacist in his manifesto, detailing at length his fears that white people are being replaced by other races.
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