Dean Phillips tweeted the following:
"We stare at photos of the smiling children hours before their horrifying murders.We stare at photos of the depraved monsters who commit the massacres.Maybe its time we stare at images of the grisly aftermath - just as 1,000s of students have had to do.Maybe then well act."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Dean Phillips:
"We all know there are 1,000s of aggrieved young men in possession of legally obtained AR-style rifles, ammunition, and body armor - and ready to snap. We know the next massacre is probably just days or weeks away. So lets put our heads together and at least try to save lives."Read on Twitter
"On the 2nd anniversary of George Floyds murder, the day after a slaughter of children and teachers in school, and a week after the massacre of shoppers in a grocery store, lets call on our better angels and address Americas ills with empathy, decency, and justice for all." on May 25Read on Twitter
"We dedicate over $800 billion annually, more than the next eight nations combined, on defense from foreign threats. I say its time to dedicate the same energy and intention necessary to protect our children and families from domestic threats." on May 25Read on Twitter