Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Tragic Attack Against Law Enforcement Officers In North Carolina

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor mourning the loss of the four law enforcement officers killed in a deadly attack in North Carolina, and calling on Congress to take action to prevent shootings involving AR-style weapons. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

Yesterday in North Carolina, four law enforcement officers – including a Deputy U.S. Marshal – were killed in the deadliest attack against U.S. law enforcement in eight years. Several other officers have been injured.

Today, the Senate mourns the loss of these dedicated public servants. We grieve with their families. And we must do more to prevent shootings like this that involve AR-style weapons. It is a tragic reminder that today, too many dangerous assault rifles continue to plague too many of our communities, and Congress has a responsibility to get these weapons of war off our streets.

My heart goes out to all the families who have lost loved ones in this attack. And I thank all of our law enforcement officers who were on the scene working to keep the community safe.

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