This week #MarchForOurLives hosted a reception in our nation’s capital. The room was filled with victims and survivors of gun violence, organizers of all ages, and many members of Congress. [THREAD]pic.twitter.com/Mw7cqFu5XZ
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“This is what a movement looks like — This is what a movement that cannot fail looks like.” - Senator Chris Murphypic.twitter.com/5MYdoeXpg9
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Talking to a room of young leaders.
“We are stronger than the gun lobby is right now.” - Senator @ChrisMurphyCTpic.twitter.com/sK7lY5d9LU
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“Be crazy…crazy changes the world, but be honest with your principles. This is the face of my son, Joaquin. He is an activist and you will never forget that.” - Manuel Oliver, father of the movement.pic.twitter.com/2tGrC4EAXM
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“To every elected official in Congress, we say to you: your political life is insignificant compared to the lives of people who will be saved if you have the courage to vote the way you should.” - Speaker Pelosi
, on gun violence prevention legislation.pic.twitter.com/AKpHPNN5EY
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“Thank you for taking this to a new level of leadership in our country.” -
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“When we were traveling the country we stopped at a restaurant in Texas, it started to rain and the people were so happy. It was their first rain in a long time. This is our rain...what happened on November 6th...what’s happening in Congress...I’m so thankful.” -
@Emma4Changepic.twitter.com/u1FiPtCBV2
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We want to thank all the members who have continuously supported our gun violence prevention efforts. This is only the start to the new year — we have a lot more coming!pic.twitter.com/FUvmlmbrpP
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Our organization was established not even a year ago - and although we have accomplished so much - the work has just begun. 105 people die from gun violence every day in America. Let’s save lives. Text “BILL” to 954-954 to support bipartisan universal background checks.
#HR8pic.twitter.com/0KLaJkhqgh
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So proud to see
@ChrisMurphyCT with MFOL.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Never underestimate those conspiracy theorists
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Excellent work legislator. I hope your plans are successful.
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Not yet in Virginia. Maybe after November if we work hard.
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