Just one month after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, our hearts are heavy again following the shooting in Sutherland Springs.
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We stand with Texas as they mourn the loss of family, friends, neighbors, and fellow worshipers.
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We also thank the brave first responders who rushed to the scene and helped save lives.
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This tragedy is the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history—claiming 26 lives and injuring at least 20 more.
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Without fulling knowing the motive, this violence shakes us to the core & recalls the pain of too many tragedies in recent history:
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• Las Vegas
• Orlando
• Charleston
• Newtown
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No one should have to live in fear of going to school, or the movies, or church...
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But if we continue to let terrorists, domestic abusers, and the mentally ill purchase guns—we choose to continue enduring this burden.
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How many more tragedies will we have to endure before Congress finds the courage to do something?
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To Speaker Ryan and my Republican colleagues, I implore you—once again—thoughts and prayers mean nothing unless they are followed by action.
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Let us debate and vote on common sense gun reform before it’s once again, too late.
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