Larson Statement on Orlando Shooting

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the shooting in Orlando, FL:

“My heart goes out to the victims and their families in Orlando. In Connecticut especially, we know far too well the heartbreak and shock that accompanies a tragedy like this. Minimally, Congress should take a vote on universal background checks. We owe that to the public. Whether you agree or disagree that all gun purchases should require a background check, it is our responsibility to vote. It is past time for Congress to take its head out of the sand.”

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