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From the Democratic National Committee:
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and LGBTQ Caucus Chair Earl Fowlkes issued the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting:
“Eight years ago today, we witnessed the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in American history. Forty-nine innocent lives, some as young as 19, were cut short in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. This Pride month, as we celebrate love, equality, and inclusion, this anniversary reminds us of the work left to ensure all LGBTQ+ Americans can live their lives without fear of harassment, discrimination, and violence.
“In the years since this tragic attack, President Biden and Democrats in Congress have championed LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms while ensuring everyone can safely love who they love and be who they are. Under President Biden’s leadership, we passed the Respect For Marriage Act and expanded anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in health care. Democrats also passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first significant piece of federal gun safety legislation in three decades, which strengthened background check requirements, narrowed the “boyfriend loophole,” and made significant investments in mental health.
“Despite decades of senseless gun violence, MAGA Republicans continue to follow Trump’s lead, bow down to the NRA, and block meaningful action that could help prevent another tragedy. Rather than pass common sense gun reform, extreme Republicans would rather put their energy into passing anti-LGBTQ+ laws and erasing LGTBQ+ history. Enough is enough. It’s time for MAGA Republicans to come to the table and protect the lives of all Americans, regardless of gender and sexuality, from hateful acts of violence. This November, the choice is clear. There is only one candidate who will fight for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ Americans and fight to end gun violence — and that is President Joe Biden.”
Read the full press release.
They were dancing, they were celebrating Pride, and they should’ve been safe.
But eight years ago, 49 beautiful lives were stolen & many more were forever impacted by the shooting at Pulse Nightclub.
More than ever, we must work together to combat hate—and disarm it. pic.twitter.com/3yah7YuLdp
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 12, 2024
49 precious souls were gunned down as they danced on “Latin Night” at Orlando’s LGBTQ+ club #Pulse 8 years ago.
Today, we recommit to our work with Pulse survivors turning their pain into purpose to spare others their heartache. We must Disarm Hate and End Gun Violence. -NP pic.twitter.com/X6hOIMKivZ
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) June 12, 2024
8 years ago, our Orlando community was forever changed by the massacre of 49 angels at Pulse Nightclub.
What was meant to be a celebration during pride turned into one of the deadliest mass shootings. In memory of those we lost and in support of those who mourn, we fight to end… pic.twitter.com/5DeJR8errV
— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) June 12, 2024
Eight years ago, 49 innocent lives were taken at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL—the deadliest attack on the LGBTQI+ community in American history.
Today, we pause to grieve and remember alongside their families, their friends, and the entire LGBTQI+ community. Every person…
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 12, 2024
Eight years ago, 49 innocent lives were stolen in an act of senseless violence against the queer community at Pulse.
Today, as we remember those taken, we must recommit ourselves to ending the epidemic of violence against the LGBTQI+ community. #PulseRemembrance pic.twitter.com/sDPYtOrhbf
— Congressional Equality Caucus (@EqualityCaucus) June 12, 2024
Today, we honor the memory of the 49 lives stolen at Pulse Nightclub eight years ago. As we celebrate Pride, we must stand up for LGBTQ+ rights & recognize the ongoing fight for equality.
We owe it to those lost to ensure love triumphs over hate. #RememberPulse #EndGunViolence pic.twitter.com/1lfOO3AcVz
— Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@RepDWStweets) June 12, 2024
On the 8th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub massacre, Florida Dems continue to honor the victims with action — fighting back against the GOP’s attacks LGBTQ+ community and advocating for gun violence prevention. pic.twitter.com/db56egiWV4
— Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) June 12, 2024
Today marks 8 years since the tragic shootings at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. As we honor the lives of those we lost, we must commit to taking action against gun violence and working together to root out hatred so a tragedy like this never happens again. pic.twitter.com/Dd3COalfG5
— Rep. Colin Allred (@RepColinAllred) June 12, 2024