Statement from the Governor
“President Obama’s executive action to
expand background checks, increase oversight, and close glaring
loopholes in federal law marks a critically needed step forward for our
nation. I applaud the President’s decision to take a stand and act, even
as Congress continues to delay.
"For too long, the American people have been
without sensible gun control at the federal level. Thousands of lives
have been cut short and countless families have been forced to bury
their loved ones too soon – all due to gun violence. The fact that
Congress refuses to act and pass a national law that protects the
American people while also respecting their second amendment rights
defies common sense.
“New York has led the way on gun control –
enacting the toughest laws in the nation after Sandy Hook where 20
children and six adults were tragically murdered. But there is still
more we must do together as a nation. For all the progress we have made
in New York State on this issue, the lack of federal gun control
continues to leave our communities in the line of fire. Congress must
pass a strong national gun control bill and follow the President’s lead
in putting the safety of America’s families first.”
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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