Andre Carson: “we have seen Members of Congress one by one come to the microphone before national television urging Americans to stand…”

“we have seen Members of Congress one by one come to the microphone before national television urging Americans to stand up and be counted in the 2000 Census. I would add to that call and would also urge Congress to stand up and be counted and start counting the nearly 12 children who die each day from gunfire in America, approximately one every 2 hours, which is equivalent to a classroom of children every 2 days. Why is it that Congress wants America to stand up and be counted and Congress is unwilling to stand up and be counted itself on legislation that would reduce youth crime and promote safety in our schools and communities? That is what legislation that I have does, the Child Handgun Injury and Prevention Act, which is a bill to prevent children from injuring themselves with handguns, requiring safety devices on handguns, and establishing standards and tests and procedures for these devices. As of today, we have 68 cosponsors. I would like for 435 Members of Congress to stand up and be counted.”