Annie Kuster: “I would like to read into the Record a letter that I received today from a 7-year-old in my district: Dear Congresswoman…”

“I would like to read into the Record a letter that I received today from a 7-year-old in my district: Dear Congresswoman Kuster. My name is Noah Dutille. I am a second grader at Plymouth Elementary School. I am hoping that you will help make sure no other kids are hurt by guns. Thank you for your service. Sincerely, Noah. In my district, 90 percent of my constituents support universal background checks, including 75 percent of those who are members of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Speaker, 6.5 million guns sold each year in the United States are sold by unlicensed private sellers, including online and gun show sales, and 40-50 percent of all gun sales have no criminal background check. In fact, a recent national survey of inmates revealed that 80 percent of those who used a handgun in a crime acquired it through a private transfer. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Noah and all of the families in my district, I ask that we schedule a vote to keep our families safe. ____________________”