Bill Clinton actually said...

Federal firearms licenses represent the first line of defense in our efforts to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.

There is more than sufficient evidence indicating that a major part of the problem involves the present system of gun dealer licensing.

It's time we put aside the divisions of party and philosophy and put our best efforts to work on a crime plan that will help all the America...

A major problem facing the Nation today is the ease with which criminals, the mentally deranged, and even children can acquire firearms.