Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 25, 2019
Children should be free to live their lives and go to school without the fear of gun violence.
Said by
Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Underwood emphasizes the need for safety in schools amid gun violence concerns.

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