The Senute af The State of Texxs Dan Patrick June 15, 2015 Lievrenant GoveRNOR Caron, Orme “ojo Mr. Jeffrey Zucker President of CNN Worldwide One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 RE: CNN Host Fredricka Whitfield's comments Mr. Zucker, es (On une 13, CNN News host Fredricka Whitfield said the gunman that opened fire at the Dallas Police Headquarters, and planted pipe bombs, was "courageous" and "brave f6P*his'actions. | was shocked and appalled to hear her words. There is no excuse for anyone.in any'position, éspécially someone in the position asia news host ona are the ones ‘who are brave fone not the man who tried to killthem. Law oi in Texas and across the fiation ae autraged by the fact that =!CNN news host would NaN ‘men and women who: enforcement officers everywhere and to the people of Texas for Ms. Whitfield! appalling remarks. What she said is not only inexcusable, but it derfionstrates aicomplete lack of respect to gui men ‘andiwwonien in uniform. | walt your apology on behalf of CNN and your action regarding Ms. Whitfield, Respectfully, Dyfi pltrick LtEovernor of Texas