Rep. Grijalva Statement on Shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas

Statement

Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva released the following statement in English and Spanish:

"Nineteen children and two teachers had their futures stolen from them today. They were murdered in yet another senseless act of gun violence. The community of Uvalde is shattered and will never be the same again. And like the community of Uvalde, I mourn and grieve for their loss. I give thanks to the swift actions of first responders and ask for healing for the injured and comfort for the families and parents who are experiencing the unimaginable. Uvalde now enters the same tragic catalogue of senseless mass shootings like Columbine, Sandy Hook, and Parkland."

"I recognize that thoughts and prayers aren't enough. Our grief must not go unanswered. We have the opportunity to end Congress' adopted gun policy of nothing and insanity -- doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Parents shouldn't be afraid to drop their kids off at school and our children shouldn't have to learn in fear. Militarizing our schools and other public venues and arming teachers aren't solutions, but proliferation of more weapons and a reminder of our policy failures to act on gun violence."

I will continue to advocate for common sense gun legislation that will protect our communities. It is long overdue for elected officials to step up and take meaningful action on American gun violence. We can't continue to elect people who believe the right to own a gun is more important than the right to live. In November, we have an opportunity to elect leaders that are truly pro-life. Leaders that will vote to enact common sense gun safety legislation to protect our kids. We will stand together and demand action on common sense gun legislation to protect our communities and vote out those who stand in the way."

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