Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the proposals put forward by President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday, urging Congress to act not the proposals. “There are no longer any excuses for inaction,” Murphy said. “Now, it’s time to get to work.”
These are strong recommendations, and Congress should act on them now—before another mass tragedy occurs. If assault weapons and high capacity magazines were not so readily available, I am convinced there would be more little boys and girls alive in Newtown today. If background checks were universal, our city streets would be safer. There are no longer any excuses for inaction. If the horror of Sandy Hook doesn’t move Congress to act on common sense gun laws, I have no idea what will. I’m so appreciative of the leadership of President Obama and Vice President Biden on this issue, especially their willingness to involve the Sandy Hook parents and families in this effort. Now, it’s time to get to work.