[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E975-E976]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SIT-IN PROTEST ON GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION

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                          HON. TERRI A. SEWELL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues 
sitting in on the House floor in tribute to the victims of the Orlando 
nightclub shooting and all those who

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have lost their lives or loved ones to senseless gun violence. Congress 
has repeatedly failed to pass gun safety measures that would protect 
our communities while preserving the rights of responsible gun owners. 
While I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, I believe that 
strengthening background checks, eliminating gun show loopholes, and 
preventing potential terrorists from acquiring assault weapons will not 
limit the rights of lawful gun owners to protect and defend themselves. 
Make no mistake; this is not an attempt to take guns away from law-
abiding citizens--these are commonsense gun safety measures. We must 
set aside party politics and work together in the best interests of our 
nation to reduce gun violence and senseless killings.
   Mr. Speaker, the rising tide of gun violence continues to claim far 
too many lives. It's time for Congress to act. I urge my colleagues to 
take up gun safety measures that will protect our families and our 
communities. We cannot continue to mourn these tragedies without doing 
all we can to prevent them.

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