On the recordDecember 9, 2015
Mr. Chairman, here is what the terrorists say: ``America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms. You can go down to a gun show at the local convention center and come away with a fully automatic assault rifle, without a background check, and most likely without having to show an identification card.'' Those words, Mr. Chairman, are from the mouth of former al Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn, who, until his demise, was one of the world's most wanted terrorists. Mr. Gadahn can be seen on a video urging lone- wolf attacks on innocent Americans. After describing how easy it is to buy a firearm in our country, he ends the video by saying: ``So what are you waiting for?'' So I ask this Congress: What are we waiting for--more attacks like San Bernardino or Paris? more families destroyed? more innocent lives wasted? more 30 seconds of silence in this Chamber? Let's save some lives today. Say ``no'' to the purchase of weapons by those who would use violence and threats to destroy our way of life.
