George Floyd

The top Democrat made it clear that "defunding" police departments would not be the right approach to reach the resolution needed.

The National Guard said in a statement it would not reveal how many personnel had tested positive.

Mayor Muriel Bowser said she was supportive of the legislation but thought there should be a public discussion.

The vote was 98-0, as Vice President Mike Pence made an unusual appearance presiding over the Republican-led chamber.

"The challenge here is that much of our law enforcement we know is not just."

"I don't agree."

Biden spoke via video message.

"We had very little violence."

"We need Chief Lovell's leadership."

"Stop treating us like animals and thugs, and start treating us with some respect!"

Some mourners bowed their heads, others made the sign of the cross or raised a fist.

"He listened, heard their pain, and shared in their woe."

"If we’re talking about abolishing the entire police department, I was honest, that’s not where I am."

"We can't have that in our country."

Romney shared his stance on prejudice, injustice, and police reform.

"Park Police acted as they felt they needed to at that time in response."

Trump, speaking in a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials at the White House, said 99 percent of police are great people.

"There is no denying that this officer, and those who were his accomplices, should pay a real consequence and accountability for what they've done."

According to Clyburn, the Arkansas senator should be "ashamed of himself."

Bowser criticized Trump's use of the military.