WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) issued the following statement today on the tragic highway accident in Florida that involved a Louisiana church group:

“This fatal accident is devastating,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “I am heartbroken by the sudden deaths of these five children from Marksville.  These children were on their way to Disney World with their church when they were tragically killed in this horrific highway accident.  Please join me in praying for all who are hurting from this accident.”

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