Donald Payne Jr. actually said...

"We have to protect our most vulnerable, which is our children, but we have to do a better job as Americans of leading, loving, and showing the leadership to prevent this."

"Arming teachers puts our children at greater risk and does nothing to stop active shooters or other forms of school gun violence."

"we encourage the Subcommittee, and all Members of Congress, to focus on providing students with positive supports that maintain safe, healthy, and inclusive schools"

"We encourage you to prioritize prevention and hold up proven evidence-based programs that can help stop tragedies before they happen."