Gabrielle Giffords On Deadliest Mass Shooting In U.S. History

October 2, 2017

October 2, 2017. – FormerCongresswomanGabrielleGiffords, the Co-Founder of the gun violence prevention organization Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS), issued the below statementon last night’s tragic shooting at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMANGABRIELLEGIFFORDS

“I know this feeling of heartbreak and horror too well. The massacre inLas Vegas is a grave tragedy for our nation. This must stop – we must stop this. “I am praying for the victims of this shooting, their families and friends. And I am so grateful for the heroism and professionalism of the first responders who acted so courageously to bring this horror to an end. I send the injured all my strength: you have a long road ahead. Be strong. You can do it. My heart is with the city of Las Vegas and all who were touched by this tragedy. “But I am praying for my former colleagues, our elected leaders, too. I am praying they find the courage it will take to make progress on the challenging issue of gun violence. I know they got into politics for the same reason I did – to make a difference, to get things done. Now is the time to take positive action to keep America safer. Do not wait. The nation is counting on you.”