Gutierrez: ‘We Need Laws, Not Nice Thoughts and Prayers’

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GUTIERREZ: "I want to start with a quote. 'We are not talking about weapons designed for hunting or sport. We're not talking about those designed to kill human beings. It is about time we stand up and say we will not allow them in our communities.' That was from the 'Chicago Tribune' in February 1993, 25 years ago almost to the day. The article has a headline, 'New Congressman Takes Aim at Guns.' Well, the new congressman was me. And 25 years ago, one of my proudest moments, as a freshman congressman, was to vote for an assault weapons ban. Now, enough talk. We need laws, not nice thoughts and prayers. We need safety and security, not safe talking points to secure people's reelection."