Larson Applauds President Obama's Action on Gun Violence

Washington – “The most patriotic thing we can do is vote. With respect to universal background checks on gun purchases, the U.S. House of Representatives has failed to fulfill its constitutional obligation and vote—even in the aftermath of Sandy Hook and countless other tragedies,” said Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01). “It is no wonder President Obama has acted where Congress has not. I applaud the President for taking a stand, but I will continue to call for the House to do its job and take up legislation that has broad, bipartisan support. Only Wayne LaPierre and his band of lobbyists stand in the way of a vote that a majority of Americans—and even a majority of the NRA—agree with.”

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