"We will take action to end our epidemic of gun violence and make our schools and communities safer." The tragedy led many of the survivors to speak out against gun violence and confront lawmakers about gun safety reform. The President's stated commitment to tackling gun violence goes back to his time on the campaign trail, when he campaigned on strengthening gun safety measures. Congress has long struggled with addressing gun violence in America, even in the wake of mass shootings going back to Columbine in 1999. "I've always believed that we should get background checks done because it's probably the most popular measure," Murphy said.

Source: CNN February 14, 2021 20:21 UTC