Wednesday, June 15, 2016

The Lawmakers Offering Condolences For Orlando Shooting Victims Who Voted Against LGBT Protections

http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2016/06/13/3787664/lgbt-protection-orlando-shooting/
"Many more Congresspeople from Florida were offering their condolences in the wake of the massacre. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R) tweeted, "My thoughts & prayers are with the victims, families & people of Orlando" and called it a "barbaric terrorist attack." Rep. John Mica said in a statement, "The whole community is shocked and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and the families from these events." Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) said he "mourn[s] the tragic loss of life," adding, "Orlando, we are all here for you." Rep. Dennis Ross (R) called it an "evil act" and added, "I ask all Americans to join me in prayer for the victims and their families." Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) tweeted, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families." Yet just last month, all of them were part of a group of 12 Florida Representatives who voted against an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from going to contractors who discriminate against their employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity."

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