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Susan Davis: I would like to share excerpts from a letter I received from a 15-year-old in my district of San Diego. It shows the…

On the recordMarch 7, 2018
I would like to share excerpts from a letter I received from a 15-year-old in my district of San Diego. It shows the impact the Parkland, Florida, school shooting is having on our young people. This young person writes: ``I have never been in a school shooting nor do I know anyone who has, yet I feel every time I think about it or have a dream about it, I experience it. ``I'm only 15 years old, why am I terrified to go to places I used to love because someone could shoot me? ``Why is it so easy to buy and make guns in this country? ``Why can nobody seem to do the right thing and put a stop to this? ``Why does nobody pay attention to the kids in this country who have never been in a shooting but live in constant fear and do not feel safe? ``I am asking you to do something about the gun policies in this country so people stop dying and younger generations of people can feel safe. ``Put us first, not guns.'' Mr. Speaker, what is the Chair's answer to this young voice? ____________________
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Susan Davis
Democratic · California
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Mar 7, 2018

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