He was very evasive. He was clearly contemptuous of Congress, didn't believe he should be participating in an oversight hearing.

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I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I am particularly delighted to be here in support of this legislation with the Speaker pro tempore on the rostrum, who understands the value of scenic byways in our beautiful country. I rise today…

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Congress must do more to restrict access to these deadly devices, which includes ensuring that a teenager cannot easily purchase these exceptionally lethal firearms.

Now, the universal criminal background check is backed by more than 95 percent of the American people.

Is there any Committee Rule that prevents a Member of Congress from reciting false statements in a Committee hearing that are unsupported by the evidence?

The truth is there are a whole set of bills that if we pass, will substantially reduce gun violence in this country.

I implore you and your colleagues to pass legislation that will make us all safer by strengthening our nation's gun laws.

We must invest in our collective future.

I am grateful to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell for introducing H.R. 569, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019.

The Charleston loophole threatens local communities by enabling guns to fall into the hands of dangerous people.

The only thing standing in the way of saving lives is a lack of political will.

H.R. 8 will make it harder for dangerous people to get their hands on guns and hurt themselves or others.

Elected officials on both sides of the aisle in State legislatures, Congress, and the White House agree we must raise the minimum age to purchase these weapons of war.

Congress should immediately re-institute the assault weapons ban.

I urge Congress to find that courage, to show leadership on this life-and-death issue, and to act, now.