Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Orlando Shooting
Washington, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement in response to this weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. 49 people were killed and 53 more were wounded at an LGBT nightclub. The attack is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
“I am shocked and horrified by this hate-filled and tragic shooting in Orlando. I stand in solidarity with the LGBT community during this difficult time.
“It is especially egregious that these men and women were attacked at a place they considered a safe haven, free of the hate and judgment some of them experience on a daily basis. There is no place for hate in America.
“My heart is with those who lost loved ones in this senseless act of violence. But I know that ‘thoughts and prayers’ are never enough and can’t bring back those that were lost. It is time for Congress to take serious action to address the epidemic of gun violence that is plaguing our nation.”