. >> ms. davis. >> thank you, mr. chairman for being here. as you know, a few of us had a chance to go to lackland him out to commend them for opening up the opportunity for the questions we need to ask to have access, particularly who spoke with us under discussion was very compelling. i wonder if you have or how you have engaged them particularly because they had a background from which to speak about this. certainly i'm feeling ostracized on this whole issue of culture and what do we do in terms of bystanders who have information that is not shared. how is the information used as you move forward? and did you actually talk to

i have really just had the pleasure of meeting ms. davis in the last few years. i can remember when i first saw her on tv and thought, here is a woman filled with dignity and compassion, so articulate, and she really helped us to understand what was happening in the world. you know, most of you know that ms. davis was the first black female journalist in the west. and she really did change the face and focus of news. she has recently written a book that is very important, both for her but for us, because it really tells the story of her life and all that has gone on in the world she has lived in. my angelo was quoted as saying "no people can say they understand the times in which they have lived unless they have read this book." the name of that book is "never in my wildest dreams." belva davis. [applause] [applause] >> listen, thank you very much for that generous round of applause. i am going to start out by boring you, telling you what my mourning has been like. because i am is now admitting that i have to do something about my life, number one. without my cel

ms. susan davis, ms. davis scott.and let me just say to the witnesses, when you respond, if you, pbytes, that further questions, please feel free to do so. >> first, let me thank the panel for your extraordinary testimony. also, i harpold notices go to the family there loved ones in the entire newton community. my constitommunity. my constituents in my district, especially from oakland, california 70,000 prayers also to you. in many ways, part of the community, which i represent continues to be a war zone. 15 constituents were shot just last week. could you please give us an idea of what cities and police officers and mayors confront in terms of daily gun violence? >> maxes ms. lujan krishan. >> i do want to add my appreciation for the tai chi name courageous remarks today. i can tell you that i have renewed resolve because of your courage and dedication and compassion and recognized that this is the day to commit from this day forward that we need comprehensive reform so that we are doing something meaningful about t

. >> ms. davis. >> thank you, mr. chairman for being here. as you know, a few of us had a chance to go to lackland him out to commend them for opening up the opportunity for the questions we need to ask to have access, particularly who spoke with us under discussion was very compelling. i wonder if you have or how you have engaged them particularly because they had a background from which to speak about this. certainly i'm feeling ostracized on this whole issue of culture and what do we do in terms of bystanders who have information that is not shared. how is the information used as you move forward? and did you actually talk to them? one of the things we've heard from them, which was really surprising was nobody had actually asked them. >> thank you, congresswoman davis. i appreciate the question. when major general woodward conducted her investigation, she had an extensive piece of her research peace and love talking to instructors and several recommendations based directly on the feedback she got from instructors. subsequent to that, the w

. >> ms. davis. >> thank you, mr. chairman for being here.as you know, a few of us had a chance to go to lackland him out to commend them for opening up the opportunity for the questions we need to ask to have access, particularly who spoke with us under discussion was very compelling. i wonder if you have or how you have engaged them particularly because they had a background from which to speak about this. certainly i'm feeling ostracized on this whole issue of culture and what do we do in terms of bystanders who have information that is not shared. how is the information used as you move forward? and did you actually talk to them? one of the things we've heard from them, which was really surprising was nobody had actually asked them. >> thank you, congresswoman davis. i appreciate the question. when major general woodward conducted her investigation, she had an extensive piece of her research peace and love talking to instructors and several recommendations based directly on the feedback she got from instructors. subsequent to that, the wi

ms. lujan grisham. mr. hank johnson. mrs. davis and mr. david scott.the witnesses, when you're responding to this group of five, if you'd like to comment on the earlier questions, please do so. >> thank you very much. first, let me thank the panel for your extraordinary testimony. also, my heart felt condolences goes to the families of your loved ones and to the entire newtown community. my constituents in my district, especially -- i'm from oakland, california -- send their thoughts and prayers also to you. in many ways, part of the community which i represent has been and continues to be a war zone. 15 of my constituents were shot just last week. chief knight, could you just please give us an idea of what cities and police officers and mayors confront in terms of daily gun violence? >> ok. next is ms. lujan grisham. >> thank you. i, too, want to add my appreciation for the incredibly touching and courageous remarks today. i can tell you that i have renewed resolve because of your courage and dedication and compassion and recognize that this is the da

ms. barbara lee of california, mr. hank johnson, mrs. susan davis and david scott. let me also just say to witnessesing when you're responding to this group of five if you'd like to comment on the earlier questions, please feel free to do so. >> thank you very much. first, let me thank the panel for your extraordinary testimony. my constituents in my district especially, i'm from oakland, kale, send their thoughts and prayers to you. in many ways, part of the community i represent has been a -- and continues to be a war zone. 15 of my constituents were shot just last week. chief knight, could you please give us an idea of what cities an police officers and mayors confront in terms of daily gun violence? >> ok, next, ms. lujan-grisham. >> i want to thank you for the incredibly touching and courageous remarks today. i can tell you i have renewed resolve because of your dedication and compassion and recognize that this is the day to commit from this day forward that we need comprehensive federal reforms so that we're doing something meaningful about the gun violence in