[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10181]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  CITIZENS ARE DEMANDING REAL ANSWERS

  (Ms. MATSUI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, since our sit-in, led by our moral leader, 
John Lewis, a steady, consistent chorus of voices across the country is 
growing louder demanding action on gun violence. The heartfelt calls, 
letters, emails, and social media postings continue to flood in from my 
constituents.
  These are grandparents, mothers, young people who are saying 
``enough.'' In Sacramento alone, 60 people have lost their lives this 
last year. These are people who believe in the power of democracy, who 
are raising their voices, and who are counting on us to listen. They 
are saying ``enough'' to Republicans not having the courage to stand up 
to the powerful gun lobby.
  The NRA-backed Republican deal we are considering today is an empty 
promise to the American people. It would make it nearly impossible to 
stop suspected terrorists from purchasing firearms, and it would do 
nothing to close a loophole that allows criminals to bypass a 
background check by simply going online or to a gun show.
  Mr. Speaker, our citizens are demanding real answers, not hollow 
gestures. Let's listen to them. We will not rest until you do.

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