Congressman Carter Statement on the Deadly School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. released the following statement after the terrible attack on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that killed at least 21 people, including 19 students under the age of ten.

“For far too long many have stared at horror in the world and looked away. Many offer thoughts and prayers to soothe the unimaginable pain and anguish felt by the loved ones of the children lost yesterday, their community, and the world. As a man of faith, I join the community of Uvalde in their sorrow and offer them my prayers and love.

“As a Congressman, however, I won’t look away from the simple fact that this isn’t an isolated incident. The United States of America is the only country in the world where this happens on a regular basis. It’s time to take common sense steps to stop this senseless slaughter of our children. Expanded background checks, red flag laws, and other simple policy changes are low hanging fruit. 

“For those offering thoughts and prayers alone, 2 Corinthians 13:5 says, ‘Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — Unless indeed you fail to meet the test!’

“Colleagues we must meet the test.  We must act.”

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