Marcy Kaptur: “I just wanted to add my comments. For those of us who were here that tragic day, the perpetrator of that horrendous act…”

“I just wanted to add my comments. For those of us who were here that tragic day, the perpetrator of that horrendous act was a schizophrenic who was off his medicine, untreated, and drove three-quarters of the way across this country to commit those heinous crimes. Before this House today are two bills, one authored by a Republican from Pennsylvania, Tim Murphy, and another authored by a Democrat from Arizona, Ron Barber. All these years have passed, and we have never yet brought to this floor a measure that would make a difference in this country for those who suffer with mental illness and some of whom, unfortunately, obtain weapons. I believe that we have a moment in this House to do something exceptional, and I hope it can happen in this Congress. ____________________”