The question I would like to ask is, Given the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans support commonsense gun legislation, given the fact that 82 percent of gun owners support closing the terrorist loophole, and given the fact that 75 percent of NRA members support closing the terrorist loophole, why does the Senator from Connecticut feel this body is not moving on commonsense legislation that will protect our Nation, that will defend us against terrorists, and that will prevent tragedies such as the one that happened in Orlando? I direct my question to the Senator from Connecticut.
Cory Booker: “The question I would like to ask is, Given the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans support commonsense gun…”
On the recordJune 15, 2016
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