On August 20, 2013, Antoinette Tuff calmly and bravely talked down a gunman who had made his way into the halls of Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy, a Pre-K through 5th grade school. There is no way to know how many lives Ms. Tuff saved, but it is certain that she heroically averted what could have become another awful tragedy brought upon our nation's children by gun violence.
For this administration to continue its stand against gun violence, it must not only fight for gun control, but also honor its citizens who have found themselves in danger and stood resolute to protect our citizens, our children. Please, recognize Antoinette Tuff for the heroic citizen that she is, and allow her strength of character to stand as example for all the people of this nation. Thank you.