Blumenthal Statement Regarding Sandy Hook Families Settlement With Remington

[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the announcement that families of nine victims murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School had reached a settlement with gun manufacturer Remington:

“The Sandy Hook families are a profile in courage – and perseverance. This settlement sends a clear message to gun manufacturers that they will be held accountable for these weapons of war. No amount of money will ever bring back the beautiful lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School or erase the pain and trauma of this unspeakable tragedy. I think of those precious children and educators and their loved ones every day. Congress now must act to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act so that future victims of gun violence can also have their day in court and unlock the doors to justice without needing to overcome sweetheart protections that Congress has granted to the gun industry and only the gun industry.”

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