NRA responds to Obama's gun control speech: 'The American people do not need more emotional, condescending lectures'
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The National Rifle Association has responded to Obama's executive gun control order, releasing a statement slamming the president for "once again [choosing] to engage in political rhetoric instead of offering meaningful solutions to our nation's pressing problems."
The American people do not need more emotional, condescending lectures that are completely devoid of facts. The men and women of the National Rifle Association take a back seat to no one when it comes to keeping our communities safe. But the fact is that President Obama's proposals would not have prevented any of the horrific events he mentioned. The timing of this announcement, in the eighth and final year of his presidency, demonstrates not only political exploitation but a fundamental lack of seriousness. [National Rifle Association, via Buzzfeed]
Obama announced Tuesday that he would be expanding background checks to include all gun sales, in addition to about 20 other gun control executive orders. Legal challenges are expected immediately from Republican opponents in Washington.
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