I am saddened to learn that James Brady, a tireless advocate for public safety and a man who long led the fight against gun violence, has died at the age of 73. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during their time of loss, especially his wife, Sarah, who has always been by his side. We will forever be grateful for his contributions to this country. Already a success in his career as press secretary for former President Ronald Reagan, Brady’s greatest accomplishments were yet to come. He took a bad situation and used it as a platform to change the public discussion of gun violence. The assassination attempt on President Reagan left Brady near death, but with incredible strength and perseverance, he fought his way back and went on to dedicate decades of his life to a cause that is close to my heart. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act is arguably the most significant piece of gun violence prevention legislation this nation has enacted, and it provides us with a framework going forward. We cannot lose sight of Bradys goal of keeping this country safe and keeping guns out of the wrong hands, and I will continue to work hard to bring his vision to fruition. Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:45:02 +0000
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