and we need more inform edinford we need more informed leaders like betty si devos. and today, we applaud these leaders for standing up games hate and taking a action. it is because of the action of walking out today that anything is even happening. the entire country is listening. don't hold back. come november make the change happen. >> my name is jennifer stein. i'm a volunteer with the maryland moms gaiagainst gun violence in america. today, i'm here in my own capacity to speak to you as the concerned mother of two vcc high school students. i'm so honored to be here today with some of my heroes. do you know who i now count among my greatest heroes? the students of america who are standing in unity. you are taking up the fight of a lifetime demanding that your leaders put your safety, the public safety ahead of the greedy gun manufacturers lobby. that is a wise and noble goal indeed and i applaud you. we all know, don't we, that it is possible to have both the second amendment and common sense gun laws such as universal background checks. they are not mutually exc