[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ACTION AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of action in 
the fight against gun violence. Congress is finally acting.
  Over the last decade, we have witnessed gun violence take the lives 
of innocent children in our schools, terrorize our neighborhoods, and 
harm our fellow colleagues in Congress.
  Each event invoked a moment of silence. We can no longer remain 
silent.
  This week we have the opportunity to vote on two pieces of 
legislation that close loopholes in the gun purchase background check 
process.
  These aren't radical or partisan policies. Background checks are 
supported by 97 percent of Americans, including 97 percent of gun 
owners.
  On behalf of the families who have lost someone to gun violence and 
those who we long to keep safe from future gun violence, I stand 
proudly in support of congressional action to protect our communities 
from gun violence and urge my colleagues to do the same.

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