Let's stop this clock
Like clockwork, another American community is torn apart by a horrendous mass shooting made possible by easy access to tactical-style weapons.
Like clockwork, Congress convenes to honor the victims with a moment of silence.
And like clockwork, this Congress does nothing to prevent the next tragedy.
The hateful attack in Orlando is antithetical to American values. We stand for love, tolerance and unity -- not hatred, violence and division. After countless mass shootings, including in Roseburg, and now Orlando, I have said our thoughts and prayers are not enough. It’s time to act.
Last week, I took part in a Democratic filibuster in the U.S. Senate for gun safety reform. We took over the Senate floor because the Republican majority refused to act. Republican leaders seem to care more about their NRA rating than keeping Americans safe, and that is unacceptable.
Because of our filibuster Republicans agreed to have a vote on commonsense gun safety laws proposed by Senate Democrats.
But, tonight, like clockwork, Senate Republicans refused to stand up to the NRA and failed to vote to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists.
I want you to know that although Senate Republicans refuse to act, I refuse to be complicit. I refuse to let these mass shootings continue to take place like clockwork.
Thanks for standing with me,
Ron