August 6, 2019
“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.”
About a hundred people gathered, once again, in Bennett Park in the aftermath of another mass shooting. Two actually.
“I am appalled by the cowardly acts of violence that occurred this weekend, and I am heartbroken over the lives that were senselessly taken by these tragedies. My heart breaks for the families of the victims and for all who lost loved ones,” said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). “While the nation mourns, it remains critical that we come together as a community to take decisive action towards comprehensive gun control, once and for all. The safety of our communities, our families, and our nation is at stake.”
