And there's a lot of data to prove that. It is unfortunate reality that this happens every single day, but yes, this is the reality. There's something very wrong when the highest ranking government officials responsible for the safety and education of our kids cannot claim that the leading cause of death among children is not a crisis. Every American should be deeply concerned while you remain Secretary of Education. And I hope that I'm able to get some answers in writing from you. And I yield. (04:50–05:02)
CLAIM
Asserts that government officials are not acknowledging gun violence as a crisis despite it being the leading cause of death among children.
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