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Virginia lawmakers respond to Texas elementary school shooting
Lawmakers in Virginia are saying sufficient is sufficient within the wake of the Texas college capturing that killed no less than 19 college students.
Native leaders expressed outrage and devastation after an 18-year-old gunman opened fireplace on the Uvalde elementary college Tuesday.
It’s the deadliest college capturing for the reason that 2012 bloodbath in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 26 individuals at Sandy Hook Elementary Faculty.
The capturing came about simply earlier than midday at Robb Elementary Faculty, the place second, third and fourth graders had been preparing for summer season break.
A number of different youngsters are damage and the gunman died on the scene.
Virginia lawmakers are talking out in regards to the capturing, sending ideas and prayers to the victims. Others are pushing for motion on gun laws.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA):
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“The shootings are dangerous sufficient, however what actually makes it sting is the belief that Congress has executed nothing. The Virginia Tech capturing was 15 years in the past. At the moment, that was the worst mass capturing within the historical past of america. It isn’t anymore.”
Rep. Bob Good (VA-05):
“The capturing of 19 youngsters and a pair of adults at Robb Elementary Faculty in Uvalde, Texas was an act of pure evil and an unimaginable tragedy. My prayers proceed to be with the mother and father who misplaced their youngsters and the Uvalde neighborhood as they endure this troublesome time and the challenges that lie forward.
The protection and safety of scholars at college is a accountability of each native and state authorities. It’s good to see that Governor Youngkin is already engaged and exploring measures to boost college security right here in Virginia. I encourage all college boards and state legislatures to take a look at methods to help extra college useful resource officers, allow retired army and veterans to change into licensed safety officers at colleges, present coaching for academics and college directors who want to shield their college students, and guarantee stronger safety measures and extra carefully monitored entry procedures all through the college day.
There is no such thing as a federal resolution to evil, and limiting the 2nd Modification rights of law-abiding residents to defend themselves will do nothing to stop violent crime. As we discovered from the New York capturing final week, a state can have restrictive gun legal guidelines on the books, nevertheless it is not going to cease somebody intent on doing hurt to others.”
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA):
I’m sorry to be taught of the heartbreaking occasions in Uvalde. Any capturing is tragic, however concentrating on youngsters is a completely horrific crime.
I’m driving as much as DC now, and every time I hear extra the grievous toll goes up & up. My ideas are with the victims & their family members.
— Morgan Griffith (@RepMGriffith) May 25, 2022
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA):
Right here’s what I’m doing instantly to take steps in direction of curbing violence and extremism:
I’ll vote YES on the Home Terrorism Prevention Act tomorrow.
I’m supporting a nominee to the @ATFHQ that has a historical past of supporting provisions like common background checks.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) May 25, 2022
Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06):
I’m heartbroken on the tragic information out of Texas final evening. We’re united as a Nation in our grief for these family members misplaced, and Elizabeth and I proceed to hope for the kids, academics, mother and father, and full Uvalde neighborhood impacted by this evil act.
— Congressman Ben Cline (@RepBenCline) May 25, 2022
Each Republicans and Democrats say it’s the accountability of Congress to make sure youngsters are secure at school and that they are going to be taking steps instantly.
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