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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP REMEMBERS THE VICTIMS OF THE ORLANDO SHOOTING

June 15, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the recent shooting that occurred in Orlando, Florida.

“Far too often has hate motivated a violent response, and once again, our nation must grieve the unjust loss of our sisters and brothers. Inaction cannot be an option any longer. We have comforted the family of those we have lost time after time, and yet, we have not taken action to prevent similar violence in the future. We cannot wait another day before we take steps to ensure dangerous weapons do not fall into the wrong hands, and we must provide resources to stop those who seek to harm our own.

“My heart and prayers go out to the families, the communities, and millions in our nation grappling with this tragic loss, and we will continue praying for those injured and currently recovering. We must find the resolve to prevent these recurring tragedies.”