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Apr 11 2013

Dr. Coburn’s Statement on Vote to Begin Debate on Second Amendment Issues

 

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) released the following statement today regarding his vote to begin debate on S. 649:

 

“Today’s vote was an opportunity for senators to do what they were elected to do and begin debate on a critical issue in our country.  Today’s vote was simply a vote to begin debate and not an endorsement of the current bill.  I will not support ending debate and moving to final passage of any bill that compromises the Second Amendment rights or the privacy of law abiding citizens.

“I look forward to offering multiple amendments in the coming days, including an amendment to replace the unworkable Manchin-Toomey with a proposal that will protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights while giving law abiding citizens the tools they need to make sure they aren’t transferring a firearm to someone who will be a threat to themselves or others.  I also intend to offer or support amendments to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans and Americans who have concealed carry permits, among other issues.  Today’s vote enables me to offer those amendments, and help give the American people the debate they deserve.” 

 

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