I have cosponsored Senator Feinstein's bill to ban assault weapons.

I have cosponsored a bill to limit the number of rounds in a magazine.

I join you in believing that Americans have a strong and robust right to possess firearms; it is the law of the land.

I am reviewing legislation to address gun trafficking.

the proposed assault weapons ban is a singularly ineffective piece of legislation.

Gabby and I are both responsible gun owners. I bought a hunting rifle from Walmart a few months ago, and I went through a background check.

The vast majority of people with mental illness are no more violent than the rest of the population.

My wife would not be sitting in this seat, she would not have been sitting here today if we had stronger background checks.

Now, we have some ideas on how we can take responsibility.

I also want to take the opportunity to congratulate Gabby's friend and much respected former colleague, Jeff Flake, on his new role as Arizona's junior Senator.

I look forward to a constructive dialogue with your Committee.