The following is a statement from Rep. Jackie Walorski on the President's gun control proposals:
"As
a supporter of the Second Amendment, it is critical that lawmakers
continue to protect the right to bear arms for responsible Americans,
and I do not support
the overwhelming executive actions in the President's plan that could
violate the gun ownership rights of law abiding citizens.
"Congress
must pursue a step-by-step bipartisan approach to improve relevant
issues—particularly better access to mental health care—instead of
forcing gun restrictions.
Enactment of future legislation must strike a balance to protect the
rights of responsible Americans, while keeping guns out of the hands of
the mentally ill and those who intend to cause harm to others.
"As
the wife of a schoolteacher, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary truly
hits home for our family. Moving forward, I will work together with
law enforcement
and school officials to identify a better approach to ensure our
children and communities are safe from further acts of senseless
violence."
