They pleaded that we do more to stop the carnage. They don't care about the politics, neither do I, neither does Joe, neither should any parent out here.
Barack Obama: “They pleaded that we do more to stop the carnage. They don't care about the politics, neither do I, neither does Joe…”
On the recordJune 15, 2016
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President Obama shares the emotional plea from families affected by gun violence for more action to prevent such tragedies.
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