Congress Fails to Protect America
When Congress fails to act on gun violence, Americans pay the price. This statement, issued during my 2016 campaign for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, called out the inaction of Congress on gun violence prevention after the horrific Orlando shooting.
Congress Fails to Act on Gun Violence
TL;DR
When Congress fails to act on gun violence, Americans pay the price.
For Immediate Release
June 23, 2016
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Waukesha, WI – Khary Penebaker, Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District Democratic candidate, issued the following statement:
“If a person should be prohibited from boarding a plane, they should be prohibited from purchasing a gun. Right now, lone wolf terrorists can purchase an unlimited amount of firearms and ammunition for attacking movie theaters, churches, nightclubs, and anywhere else we gather to celebrate living in a free and tolerant society. My opponent, Congressman Sensenbrenner, has been characteristically silent: he does not care to make even one single statement on the horrific Orlando shooting, the worst mass shooting in modern American history.”
Why Gun Violence Inaction Is Unacceptable
“The sadistic terror attack in Orlando is the latest reminder that mass shootings are now as American as baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet. From Sandy Hook to San Bernardino, gun violence has ruined countless lives, and Congress refuses to take meaningful action to stop it.”
“My mother Joyce completed suicide with a gun when I was just 2 years old. I know firsthand what gun violence does to families. We need leaders who will stand up and fight for common sense solutions, not hide behind silence and political convenience.”
Demanding Better from Our Leaders
This fight is personal for me. It has been personal since I was 2 years old. I have spent nearly 30 years building businesses in the construction industry while never losing sight of the mission to prevent gun violence. Learn more about my advocacy work and my professional experience.
About Khary Penebaker
Khary Penebaker is a Regional General Manager at Great Day Improvements, overseeing operations across Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. He previously built Roofed Right America from startup to $35M+ in revenue with 180 employees and founded Penebaker Enterprises, growing it from $1.5M to $15M. A gun violence prevention advocate and former Everytown for Gun Safety Fellow, Khary brings two decades of leadership experience in construction, operations, and civic engagement.
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