March 7, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 41 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                       Shooting of Bijan Ghaisar

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I want to speak to my colleagues about 
two things. One will take less than 1 minute, and the other will take 
about 5 or 6 minutes. The first one deals with why I can't get answers 
for citizens of the United States for the murder of a son.
  In 2017, the U.S. Park Police fatally shot Bijan Ghaisar, after a 
minor traffic accident led to a police chase in Virginia. Since then, 
his family has been looking for answers, but they have only encountered 
silence.
  The FBI took over the investigation but has not shared any findings 
or even an update with the family. So last December, I asked the FBI 
where things stand. Even this Senator got silence from the FBI.
  Investigations into the use of deadly force should be handled in a 
manner that reinforces accountability and public confidence in law 
enforcement. The FBI's silent treatment is concerning. The Ghaisar 
family, Congress, this Senator, and the public shouldn't have to wait 
years to get an answer from the FBI.