Holder: Obama Exec Actions Do Not Infringe On The Second Amendment

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Attorney General Eric Holder had tough talk for the conservatives attacking President Obama’s executive actions on gun violence Friday. Speaking at a gun violence panel at the U.S. Conference Of Mayors, Holder dismissed the complaints from members of Congress and state Republican leaders who have said the 23 executive actions taken by Obama Wednesday smacked of “tyranny” and could lead to Obama’s impeachment. 

“Let me be very clear. Not one of these executive orders, contrary to what a few have said, impinges upon anyone’s Second Amendment rights or is inconsistent with the historical use of executive power,” Holder said. 

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