Statement From MA House and Senate Minority Leaders on Today’s Shooting at Trump Rally

Massachusetts House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and Senate Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr (R-Gloucester) issued the following statement on today’s shooting at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania:

“We are appalled and sickened by the shooting that took place at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania today and relieved he is safe. We condemn this senseless act of violence which has no place in our political discourse or our democracy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the innocent bystander who was killed and another seriously injured. Thank you to our U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement personnel who acted swiftly to confront this lethal threat, and to the first responders who provided emergency medical care to its victims. We are calling for unity in the face of this violent attack, which threatens our democracy and the foundational principle of free speech.”

HAPPY 248TH BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. – President Ronald Reagan, in his Second Inaugural Address delivered on January 21, 1985

On July 4, 1776 – exactly 248 years ago today – the original 13 colonies declared their freedom from British rule to establish the United States of America. The signing of the Declaration of Independence was a watershed event that continues to serve as a source of inspiration and a beacon of hope around the world.

As we gather today with friends and family, let us not forget the many sacrifices that have been made, and continue to be made, by our servicemen and women to help preserve the many freedoms we enjoy that trace their roots back to this historic day nearly 2 ½ centuries ago. The Massachusetts House Republican Caucus wishes everyone a very Safe and Happy Fourth of July!