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Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech on Kansas City Shooting

 February 15, 2024

Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech on Kansas City Shooting

 

WATCH: “This preventable and despicable epidemic of gun violence affects us all” says Bush

Washington D.C. (Feb. 15, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor to send condolences to Kansas City, Missouri in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade. Watch HERE or read her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, below.

“St. Louis and I rise to send condolences to Kansas City in the wake of yesterday’s mass shooting. 

“This preventable and despicable epidemic of gun violence affects us all. It impacts my district in St. Louis; your districts; and our entire country. It does not need to be this way.

“Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the country. Instead of addressing this epidemic, Missouri Republicans continue to eviscerate and obstruct gun safety laws.

“To the Missouri Republicans who are pointing their finger at the people of Kansas City and calling them ‘thugs’ - this blood is on your hands. You don’t get to scapegoat the victims of this shooting when you are actively blocking gun violence prevention legislation.

“Your allegiance to the NRA over the needs of our communities is shameful. Missouri needs you to act. Join us in passing meaningful common-sense gun safety legislation, so that we can put an end to this crisis and save lives.”

Congresswoman Bush believes that the epidemic of gun violence is preventable. That’s why she continues to work tirelessly in Congress to introduce and push for gun violence prevention policies rooted in public health. Examples include:

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