Barack Obama actually said...
These are not only recommendations that are well within my legal authority and the executive branch, they are also ones that the overwhelming majority of the American people, including gun owners, support and believe in. This is not going to solve every violent crime in this country. It's not going to prevent every mass shooting. It's not going to keep every gun out of the hands of a criminal. It will potentially save lives in this country.
Context
President Obama discusses the executive actions he plans to take to reduce gun violence, emphasizing their legality and public support.
01/03/2016