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01/03/2023 Tweet - "At a time when families should have been forging memories with loved ones, they were instead mourning their loss. It's time for this nation to reckon with the toll that gun violence has on communities. My prayers are with the victims & their families."
11/20/2022 Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
10/24/2022 Tweet - "Heartbroken to hear of a devastating school shooting in St. Louis. I am praying for the victims and their families. Horrific gun violence is a scourge on our communities and we must not waver in our determination to reduce it. Our kids deserve that from us."
10/24/2022 Tweet - "Chicago has lost far too many young people to gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We must do more to protect our youth from the senseless shootings that plague our communities."
09/28/2022 Tweet - "The attack in Highland Park was the 309th mass shooting this year. Now, according to @GunDeaths , we are at 506. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of violence, including closing loopholes in our gun laws & holding gun manufacturers accountable for unlawful marketing."
09/06/2022 Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands."
09/02/2022 Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him."
08/31/2022 Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence."
08/29/2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to those impacted by another weekend of deadly gun violence in Chicago, but prayers cannot replace action. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can come together, Democrats and Republicans, to help reduce gun violence. But we need to do more."
08/15/2022 Tweet - "Whether they're going to school, work, or Six Flags, Americans should not have to fear for their lives because of gun violence. I'm grateful for the quick action by first responders in Gurnee last night, but we have more work to do to address the gun violence epidemic."
07/25/2022 Tweet - "The daily toll of gun violence in America is devastating. And it's not just in Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a good first step, but we must do more, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow guns--including assault weapons--to end up in dangerous hands."
07/21/2022 Tweet - "I'm on the Senate floor this morning to discuss yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting and the military-style assault weapon used to commit that atrocity and many others like it. "
07/20/2022 Tweet - "This is the 10th hearing the Senate Judiciary Committee has held this Congress on how to reduce gun violence in America. Today we'll discuss the threat our communities face when civilians as young as 18 have easy access to military-style assault weapons like AR-15s."
07/11/2022 Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence."
07/11/2022 Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again."
07/10/2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer."
07/06/2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities."
07/06/2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible."
07/05/2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come."
06/25/2022 Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue."
06/12/2022 Tweet - "We have been elected to the United States Senate to respond to American crises. Each of the elements in this bipartisan gun safety package has the potential to save lives."
06/08/2022 Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love."
06/08/2022 Tweet - "Gun violence comes in many forms here in the U.S and it is going to take a lot of work to stop the violence. Enhanced background checks, limits on assault rifles, expanded trauma care, penalties for straw purchasing, the list goes on. You can count me in for all of it."
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