Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Tragic Mass Shooting In Lewiston, Maine

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the senseless and tragic mass shooting that took place last night in Lewiston, Maine. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

This morning, the nation grieves with the people of Lewiston, Maine, after last night’s horrible, senseless mass shooting. The shooter remains at large, and we pray that there is no more bloodshed after the horrors of last night.  

The stories coming out of Lewiston are gut-wrenching: people gunned down while just trying to enjoy their Wednesday night out at the bowling alley and a restaurant.

A bowling alley and a restaurant! These are supposed to be places where families go to have a good time, but now they have become sites – like too many places – of tragic mass shootings in America.

It’s beyond heartbreaking that mass shootings like this continue to happen in our country.

My condolences are with the families and loved ones. I can just imagine them sitting and just wondering why did this happen to us. My prayers will be with all Mainers and first responders, as authorities keep working to locate the shooter.

Today, all of our hearts are with Lewiston.

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