As policymakers, I would urge this body, which is the only body that can get it done at a National level, to celebrate the Second Amendment by ensuring that we take steps to ensure that responsible people are gun owners and not people that will do harm to their fellow Americans.
Demings emphasizes the need for responsible gun ownership and mental health considerations.
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