Jan Schakowsky tweeted the following:
"The avalanche of guns is defiling the very freedom and security that the 4th of July is meant to celebrate. We must renew our battle to assure that everyone is free to realize life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jan Schakowsky:
"This weekend, gunmen stole the 4th of July for thousands of people in the Chicago area. We are mourning the 6 dead, and the numerous wounded in Highland Park, Illinois during their 4th of July Parade, as well as the many others dead from gun violence this weekend in Chicago."Read on Twitter
"Fourth of July Celebrations have been canceled in many communities. We must resolve to take action to end the obscene proliferation of military style weapons, as well as the easy access to all deadly firearms."Read on Twitter
"This is devastating. I was on my way to the Skokie parade when I got the news. The parade has now been canceled. Im closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park. twitter.com/repschneider/s"Read on Twitter
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