.       Thank you for contacting me about the terrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

Like you, I am incredibly grieved by this horrific event.  My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Newtown community during these very difficult days.  We must come together so that our loved ones -- especially our children – are not victims of these awful acts of violence.

We, as a nation and as a people, must take a stand against the tragic problem of mass shootings and bloodshed.  Please know that I will work with my congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle in developing and supporting solutions to break this painful cycle.  I will do my best to address your thoughts and concerns in any legislative response to this terrible event.  

Again, I greatly appreciate your taking the time to share your opinion about this heartbreaking tragedy. Please free to contact me again in the future and visit my website, www.house.gov/johnlewis for more information on this and other issues of interest to you.



Sincerely,
 
John Lewis
Member of Congress