Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) issued the following statement on the evacuation of the U.S. Capitol and the White House due to a small plane entering restricted airspace over Washington, D.C.
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) issued the following statement on the evacuation of the U.S. Capitol and the White House due to a small plane entering restricted airspace over Washington, D.C.
Leaving the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after a vote, Johnson had just arrived on the first floor of the U.S. Capitol. Soon loud sirens went off and Capitol Hill police ordered the immediate evacuation of the Capitol and surrounding buildings. Following orders, Johnson left promptly.
Around the same time, both the emergency alert system and sirens sounded in Johnson’s congressional office, 1211 Longworth House Office Building. Johnson’s staff quickly evacuated the building. They returned after the “all-clear” announcement.
“Today was a big reminder of how we must take every potential threat seriously. Freedom isn’t free and we must be vigilant.
“I’m just thankful that everything worked out O.K. Capitol Hill police did a terrific job. They led and performed under pressure when every minute counted.”
