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Assault Weapons Ban of 2022

Floor Speech

Date: July 29, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the assault weapons ban.

I live very close to Highland Park, Illinois, and I have heard from literally hundreds of people and met with hundreds of people--students, teachers, parents, small businessowners, and, yes, even law enforcement officials--who demand that we pass an assault weapons ban.

Today's vote would not be possible without the fearless and tireless work of advocates and survivors. This day is for them. I think that there is no rational reason that we would allow these weapons of mass destruction that ravage our families, our communities, and even our way of life to be on the streets of our country.

Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote to ban assault weapons.

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