Posted: 6/2/2003 6:04:01 PM EDT
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I received an email reply from Rep. Wamp concerning his position on the AWB. I have pasted it below for your reference. ________________________________________________ June 2, 2003 xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxx, TN xxxxx-xxxx Dear xxxxxxx: One of the rights specifically protected in our bill of rights, second only to the freedom of speech is that "...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The Constitution is clear about this. I have joined many Members of Congress in writing to President Bush urging him to oppose reauthorization of the Clinton-Feinstein-Schumer ban on certain semi-automatic weapons. Guns do not commit crimes, people do. Since its inception, statistics have shown that the semi-automatic ban has proven useless in preventing violent crimes. This is another illustration of why we need more crime control, not more gun control. I will support and vote for legislation that protects your right to bear arms. Warmest Regards, Zach Wamp Member of Congress Messages can only be sent from this mailbox, replies cannot be received. I apologize for any inconvenience. |