A student who survived the deadly Florida high school shooting is pleading with lawmakers to take action on gun control.

During an interview on NBC's "Meet The Press," student David Hogg said he wants to see "reasonable change with the United States Congress."

He said he wants to see bills passed before he goes back to school.

"This is not the time for inaction and debate. This is the time for discussion and for all people that are Americans to come together as Americans through love and compassion," he said.

"This event happened on Valentine's Day. So many people lost loved ones. Our community and our nation have taken too many bullets to the heart and now is the time for us to stand up."

Hogg said he won't feel safe going back to school until lawmakers pass legislation.

"At this point, it's unacceptable," he added.

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"How many more students are going to have to die and have their blood spilt in American classrooms trying to make the world a better place just because politicians refuse to take action?"

His comments come after 17 people were killed and more were wounded when a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

Since the shooting, multiple students have demanded that Congress take action to prevent future school shootings.

Lawmakers have also called for Congress to act to prevent future tragedies.