FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2016
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Edwards Statement On The Need for Universal Background Checks
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) delivered the following statement on the Floor of the House of Representatives to demand the passage of the bipartisan “No Fly, No Buy” legislation, on Wednesday June 22, 2016. This legislation expands and strengthens our background checks system, and keeps guns out of the hands of suspected terrorists.
Below is an excerpt from Rep. Edwards’ statement as prepared for delivery:
“Mr/Mrs Speaker, Speaker Ryan, and my Republican colleagues, enough already! Gun violence has become unacceptably commonplace in our country—the Orlando attack being the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States (US). We have a responsibility to do more to keep guns out of the wrong hands.”
“It is far past time to listen to the American public instead of the NRA & vote on universal background checks. Congress must not leave Washington without voting on common sense gun violence prevention legislation to keep the American people safe: No Bill, No Break.”
To read Rep. Edwards’ floor statement, please click here.
To watch Rep. Edwards’ entire statement, please click here.
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