“Americans should not have to live like this,” he said in the statement. “I once again call on Republicans in Congress to fulfill their obligation to keep the American people safe. Until that day comes, I will continue to do everything in my power to end this gun violence epidemic. The Lewiston community – and all Americans – deserve nothing less.”The White House said Biden spoke by phone twice this evening with Maine Gov. CNN's Aileen Graef contributed reporting to this post.

Source: CNN October 28, 2023 11:45 UTC