Sarbanes Statement on Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas
November 6, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) issued the following statement today after a gunman opened fire at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 people:
"My heart goes out to the victims of this unconscionable tragedy. We owe it to the families and loved ones of those killed to put partisanship aside and take action to prevent this kind of senseless violence from continuing to occur in our country."
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