'There is no greater responsibility than protecting our children — and our nation is failing this most basic test,' Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Just 10 days later, Murphy and other Democratic leaders in the Garden State had a similar reaction Tuesday after an 18-year-old gunman killed at least 21 people — including 18 children and three adults — inMurphy — who told gun-control opponents and conspiracy theorists after the Buffalo shooting they “can shove their ‘thoughts and prayers’” — called the massacre in Texas “yet another horrific and unacceptable act of gun violence.
“The American people are waiting in exasperation and terror as members of Congress sit on their hands rather than pass nationwide gun safety legislation,” he added. “This moment demands that our Legislature finally take action,” the governor said. “This legislation will not only make it harder for guns to fall into the wrong hands, but will also give law enforcement greater tools to protect communities — including our children — from gun violence.”From D.C. to Trenton to your town, the N.J. Politics newsletter brings the news right to your inbox.
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