Dear friend,

I am heartbroken. At least 19 children—and 2 educators—were killed at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

These were 4th grade kids who were excited for summer but murdered by weapons of war. My heart is with the families and loved ones of these kids and educators—not to mention the kids and educators who will carry the trauma of that day with them for the rest of their lives.

But I’m also furious. A lot of people have characterized this tragedy as unthinkable. That’s not true. Parents think about this kind of tragedy every time they drop their kids off at school. What is unthinkable is that every time this happens, nothing changes.

Do you agree that we need to pass common-sense gun safety legislation?

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Every time we try to even debate common-sense gun safety legislation, Republicans stand in the way. But we don’t have to live like this—this is a solvable problem.

This week, I spoke on the Senate floor about this tragedy—and why it’s past time for Republicans to get their heads out of the sand and work with Democrats on gun safety laws that will keep our kids and communities safe. Click below to watch.

I’m going to keep fighting to pass common-sense laws that will help our kids feel safe at school—laws like universal background checks, red-flag laws, an assault weapons ban and more. Americans should not be fearing for their lives when they go to the grocery store, or the movies, or a concert. This doesn’t have to be who we are.

To all the students, parents, grandparents, and educators in Washington state, I want you to know that I’m not going to stay quiet. I’ll keep pushing for change with everything that I’ve got—and I hope you’ll join me.

In service,

Patty Murray
United States Senator for Washington State

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