[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E243-E244]
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                SUPPORT OF ARIZONA STATE HOUSE BILL 2111

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2021

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of Arizona 
State House Bill 2111, the ``Second Amendment Firearm Freedom Act''. 
This bill takes an originalist and strong stance on Arizonans' right to 
bear arms. I am grateful for the work by all members of the state 
legislature who introduced this legislation. I would especially like to 
thank State Representative Leo Biasucci for his support of the Second 
Amendment.

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  This legislation purports to allow the State of Arizona to protect 
the Second Amendment rights of its citizens, barring them from 
compliance with any restrictions or infringements that the federal 
government enacts as federal law.
  Arizonans value sovereign state authority to the highest regard. Any 
infringements on their constitutionally protected rights are dangerous 
and federal overreach. I applaud Arizona HB 2111 and its clear purpose 
of refusing to allow any federal overreach into the state and its 
citizens.
  The people of Arizona are strong supporters of the Second Amendment 
and the Constitution's clear permission of allowing American citizens 
to keep and bear arms. As such, this legislation is a great movement 
for the citizens of the great state of Arizona. I look forward to the 
day that Governor Ducey signs this legislation into official Arizona 
law.
  Madam Speaker, Arizona's state motto is ``Ditat Deus,'' meaning ``God 
Enriches''. I hold this phrase dear to my heart, and I know the 
citizens of Arizona do also. Through God's enrichment, I'm confident 
the governments at the local, state, and federal level will see any 
infringements on constitutionally-protected rights as dangerous and un-
American.
  I pray for the future of this nation every day. I believe that 
Americans have the right to keep and bear arms. This legislation is a 
great step forward for the people of Arizona and their rights that are 
protected under the Arizona Constitution and the Constitution of the 
United States.

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