On the recordFebruary 2, 2017
Members of the House, this is a very serious matter. This rule, and I have to emphasize this, does not run afoul of the Second Amendment. You can oppose this--well, let's put it like this: The Heller Court, in the Supreme Court case, said that ``nothing in the Court's opinion should be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions on the possession of firearms by felons and the mentally ill.'' I emphasize ``and the mentally ill.'' And it is in that sense that I join with the AFL-CIO, Consumer Federation of America, Everytown for Gun Safety, Americans for Responsible Solutions, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and many thoughtful citizens who support the Second Amendment in opposing the measure that is on the floor now. I urge Members to vote ``no.'' Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1430
