As an American who was shocked and horrified by the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado, I am committed to joining a meaningful conversation about how we can prevent the future loss of innocent life.  

I appreciate the very appropriate expressions of sympathy for the victims from both of you.  However, I think anyone seeking the highest office in our nation is responsible for doing more.

I am asking you to offer to the American people specific solutions that will prevent tragedies like this from continuing to happen in our nation — because, I firmly believe, we are: