Richard Blumenthal actually said...

Every day, an estimated eight children, teens are killed, unintentionally injured or killed due to an unsafely stored firearm.

Thank you to the advocates who have joined us today. And I want to thank Senator Padilla and other Members of the Committee for their steadf...

In fact, gun deaths have recently surpassed any other kinds of deaths affecting children.

I think your point is very important, that an analogue means exactly that.