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Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Fort Lauderdale

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For Immediate Release:
2017-01-06T00:00:00
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Mariel Saez 202-225-3130

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the shooting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 

“As the situation continues to unfold at the airport in Fort Lauderdale, my thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who were killed or injured in today’s shooting, as well as with those brave first responders who worked to save lives.  This cannot become our new normal.  Rampant gun violence is a problem our nation must confront, not ignore.  When someone can readily access dangerous weapons of mass murder and take multiple lives at once, corrective action by policymakers is needed.  We must come together as a country to take the steps necessary to prevent mass shootings like today’s from happening again.”