Biden says "the Second Amendment is not absolute" after Texas School shooting

Biden says “the Second Amendment is not absolute” after Texas School shooting.

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden announced on Wednesday that they would go to Texas “in the coming days” to help the town shattered by the murders of 19 innocent classmates.

For the second time since the incident, the president addressed the shooting in official comments, emphasizing the need for “common-sense” gun-control measures and asking the Senate to approve his nomination to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). 

The president commented at an event commemorating his signing of an executive order to improve police accountability.

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“The verified death toll has regrettably grown since I spoke last night, including another teacher and two three additional kids,” the president stated. 

“In the coming days, Jill and I will fly to Texas to speak with the families and let them know that we understand their anguish. And, ideally, provide some solace to the community in times of shock, loss, and pain. As a country, I believe we must all be there for them. Everyone. And we must ask when, in God’s name, will we do what is required to, if not fully halt, at least significantly reduce the bloodshed in our country?”

The president said that “common-sense gun regulations” may significantly affect without jeopardizing the Second Amendment without elaborating on particular legislation.

The president said, “The Second Amendment is not absolute.”

The president pushed members of Congress to stand up to the gun lobby again Tuesday night.

“I believe it’s simply unacceptable that an 18-year-old can go into a shop and purchase weapons of war intended and sold to kill,” Mr. Biden said. “It just defies logic. That was also the thinking of the weapon’s creator, the maker. Where is the backbone, you know?”

On Wednesday, Steve Dettelbach, the president’s choice for ATF director, was interrogated on Capitol Hill. Dettelbach’s earlier support for an assault weapons prohibition has alarmed some Republicans.

On Wednesday, Mr. Biden said of his candidate, “The Senate should approve him without delay, without justification.” “Please forward the nomination to my attention. It’s time to go to work.”

Speaking ahead of the president, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged Congress to approve “sensible” gun safety legislation on Wednesday.