[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SENSIBLE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
(Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, in the House Oversight and
Reform Committee this morning, we heard compelling testimony from
individuals that had been directly affected by gun violence.
The Buffalo Police Commissioner, Joseph Gramaglia, and also Zeneta
Everhart provided testimony that is clear and compelling.
The Buffalo shooting that took place, the shooting started at 2:30 in
the afternoon and ended 2 minutes and 3 seconds later; one shooter, one
weapon of mass destruction, 13 people shot, 10 people dead.
We need sensible gun safety legislation in this country. When you
look at the need for background checks, that doesn't violate anybody's
constitutional rights; but it affirms the right of people to live
freely, to live safely, to live in a prosperous way in our
neighborhoods and throughout the country.
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