Chris Murphy issued a statement today saying that gun control talks with Cornyn have broken down
The issue: agreeing on a measure to meaningfully increase the number of gun sales that require background checks
He says he's now "talking with other" GOP about this
Not looking good
The issue: agreeing on a measure to meaningfully increase the number of gun sales that require background checks
He says he's now "talking with other" GOP about this
Not looking good
Sen Murphy's statement:
"I’ve spent a lot of time talking with Senator Cornyn about proposals to increase background checks. I have been very open to compromise and I think Senator Cornyn was negotiating in good faith.
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"I’ve spent a lot of time talking with Senator Cornyn about proposals to increase background checks. I have been very open to compromise and I think Senator Cornyn was negotiating in good faith.
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"But we haven't been able to get to a bill that would meaningfully increase the number of gun sales that require background checks
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"The good news is that I’m still talking with other Republican colleagues about different proposals to expand background checks, and I’m committed to getting something done.”
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