Luke Messer: “I appreciate the comments of the gentleman from Utah. As we consider the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut…”

“I appreciate the comments of the gentleman from Utah. As we consider the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut, it is natural to want to do something to prevent that from ever happening again. The victims of such unthinkable crimes deserve our solemn prayers for their loss and our deepest sympathy for their pain. The perpetrators of such evil deserve justice for their crimes. The problem, however, is that the President and other opponents of the Second Amendment are seeking to limit our constitutional rights by pitching Americans a false sense of security: that by taking away rights, somehow those who intend to do harm will not do so. History shows that gun bans only keep guns away from law-abiding citizens, not criminals. Those who want to build, modify, or acquire weapons for violence will do so. I recognize the gentleman from Florida on this important topic.”