I need not repeat here reports of tragic incidents in recent years involving gun violence. Too many innocent people have been killed by terrorists or deranged individuals who have gotten their hands on guns. Today President Obama made a passionate call for a national "sense of urgency" to limit gun violence. He will be expanding and bolstering the background check system to cover sales that take place online and at gun shows.
Unfortunately the National Rifle Association and other lobbyists will fight tooth and nail to fight this. The President respects the right to safe and responsible gun ownership. I pray that the next President of the United States will take the same stance on gun ownership as President Obama has. He is to be commended for his initiatives.
Report on CNN
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