Jerry Nadler: “our country is flooded with deadly weapons, and it is time we take real action to protect our families and children from…”

“our country is flooded with deadly weapons, and it is time we take real action to protect our families and children from the wave of gun violence that is sweeping America. Too many innocent people have died because of the lack of tough, smart, Federal gun control laws. Too many criminals, mentally unstable individuals and children still have easy access to handguns. The American people are calling out for change in our gun laws. They support closing the gaping gun show loophole in the Brady law. They support banning large capacity ammunition clips. They demand trigger locks. And as the Million Mom March will demonstrate on Mother's Day, they also support handgun licensing and registration. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the legislation that I introduced and several others introduced in September to require licensing and registration of all handguns. Mr. Speaker, the problem is not with the American people; they know what is best for the country. They support common sense gun safety legislation. The problem is with the leadership of this House that is subservient to the NRA. As long as the NRA controls this House, the people's voice will not be heard. Sadly, the American people pay a heavy price for the failure of the leadership of this House.”