[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 27, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION

  (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to stand here today as we 
work to pass gun violence prevention legislation.
  I would like to share a letter from a fifth grader constituent of 
mine, Alex, from Northfield, Illinois, that perfectly explains why we 
must pass H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112.
  Alex writes: ``I don't want to see innocent people dying for no 
reason. I want all children to feel safe at school. I want all adults 
to feel safe at work. I want all people to feel safe in their city. I 
think stronger gun laws will help and also make sure that everyone that 
buys a gun has to have a thorough background check.''
  Well, Alex, you are absolutely right, and we are about to finally 
ensure that everyone who purchases a gun undergoes a comprehensive 
background check. The next step is banning assault weapons.
  This fifth grader and students around the country are telling us to 
do something real to make them safer, and finally, at long last, the 
House of Representatives will take action today.

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