[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H3767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CLOSE THE DEADLY LOOPHOLE
(Mr. KILDEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, like my colleagues and so many Americans, I
am horrified by the brutal act of terror that killed 49 people,
including Tevin Crosby, a 25-year-old man from my district, and that
wounded so many others in Orlando. I stand with the loved ones of those
lost and with the LGBT community that has suffered this unimaginable
act of violence.
You know, as our country works to heal from this latest deadliest
mass shooting ever, Congress has got to do its job. We can act on this
floor to protect American citizens by making sure that, if an
individual is on the terrorist watch list, they cannot fly on a plane.
For God's sake, they should not be able to go and buy a weapon. The
shooter in Orlando had been on the terror watch list and was able to go
buy three weapons, including an AR-15.
Congressman Peter King of New York's bill would stop this. I join
with him, and I ask all Members of Congress, please, let's not let this
moment pass. Let's take action.
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