[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9850]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                SIT-IN PROTEST ON GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION

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                          HON. TERRI A. SEWELL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues 
sitting in on the House floor in tribute to the victims of the Orlando 
nightclub shooting and all those who have lost their lives or loved 
ones to senseless gun violence. Congress has repeatedly failed to pass 
gun safety measures that would protect our communities while preserving 
the rights of responsible gun owners. While I am a staunch supporter of 
the Second Amendment, I believe that strengthening background checks, 
eliminating gun show loopholes, and preventing potential terrorists 
from acquiring assault weapons will not limit the rights of lawful gun 
owners to protect and defend themselves. Make no mistake; this is not 
an attempt to take guns away from law-abiding citizens--these are 
commonsense gun safety measures. We must set aside party politics and 
work together in the best interests of our nation to reduce gun 
violence and senseless killings.
  Mr. Speaker, the rising tide of gun violence continues to claim far 
too many lives. It's time for Congress to act. I urge my colleagues to 
take up gun safety measures that will protect our families and our 
communities. We cannot continue to mourn these tragedies without doing 
all we can to prevent them.




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