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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

California U.S. Rep Jerry McNerney: "Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children. In 2020, 4,357 children were shot and killed,..."

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Jerry McNerney tweeted the following:

"Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children. In 2020, 4,357 children were shot and killed, and these numbers are trending upward across the country. I will stand up for Americas children and keep fighting for #gunviolenceprevention."
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Here are other recent tweets from Jerry McNerney:

"And this is on the heels of two other tragic mass shootings, one in Buffalo and one in California. The Republican Party feels it is their duty to protect gun rights. But what about the rights of children, the rights of those innocent people who have been gunned down?"
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"Republicans will say, lets not use this tragedy for political purposes. But this isnt political, its a matter of life and death. After Sandy Hook, after today, there must be accountability."
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"Anyone who refuses to vote for sensible ways to stop gun violence in order to protect their seat in Congress is guilty of a grave moral transgression and should not be allowed to serve this nation."
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