Mike Levin: “this weekend moms from across the country will converge on Washington to join in a march remembering gun violence…”

“this weekend moms from across the country will converge on Washington to join in a march remembering gun violence victims and urging President Bush to support commonsense gun safety legislation. I am proud to support the moms, and I know my colleagues will join me in commending these women for their leadership. On Mother's Day, moms will gather on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol to bring their ``Halt the Assault'' message to the front door of Congress. These women have come to Washington to urge Members of Congress to support sensible gun safety legislation. Their leadership is desperately needed on this issue, and I applaud all of the moms who will make this journey for their commitment. After the march, the moms will spend Monday visiting our offices and urging us to support commonsense gun safety legislation. One of the moms attending this Sunday's events is Barb Case, Michigan's Million Mom March President. Mrs. Case has been a member of the Michigan Million Mom March since it first started in 2000. She will be leading as many as 500 Michigan moms to Washington. The Michigan moms will be marching in memory of the 120,000 people who have been killed by a firearm, including more than 13,000 children and teens, since 2000. Mrs. Case, along with other moms in Michigan, have united with State and local leaders to implement community efforts to address the tough issues surrounding gun violence in my home State of Michigan.”