charby
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I think he or his staff skirted around the AWB sunset.
Charby
__________________________________________________
June 22, 2004
Mr. X
XXXX X XXXX XX
Boone, IA 50036
Dear X:
Thank you for contacting me. I am always glad to hear from you.
I do not advocate unduly burdensome gun control. As a hunter myself, I
understand the concerns of responsible gun owners. Millions of law
abiding Americans own handguns and use them responsibly, and there is no
reason to pass a national handgun ban. Furthermore, I oppose efforts to
repeal the Second Amendment to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights,
including the Second Amendment, is among the greatest gifts our nation has
given to the world, and a fundamental bastion of liberty.
That being said, I believe the protection of our children's future is
worth additional safety measures like background checks and child safety
locks with gun purchases, giving gun owners the option to install the
locks on their guns. These measures would not hinder responsible gun
owners from enjoying their rights, but would add some extra security in
our homes and communities.
As legislation comes before the Senate concerning this issue, I will
certainly keep your views in mind.
Your input has been a great help to me. I travel back to Iowa regularly
and meet with Iowans both at home and in Washington whenever my schedule
allows. But Senate business keeps me in Washington too often. The
thoughtful comments of Iowans like yourself helps fill that gap. The many
letters and phone calls I get from Iowans each day help me keep track of
what issues matter most to Iowa and often alert me to problems or issues
that deserve closer attention. That helps me better do my job of serving
Iowa and makes me a better Senator. I appreciate your help and encourage
you, your friends and neighbors to write or call me with your views.
Sincerely,
Tom Harkin
United States Senator
TH/jwc
Charby
__________________________________________________
June 22, 2004
Mr. X
XXXX X XXXX XX
Boone, IA 50036
Dear X:
Thank you for contacting me. I am always glad to hear from you.
I do not advocate unduly burdensome gun control. As a hunter myself, I
understand the concerns of responsible gun owners. Millions of law
abiding Americans own handguns and use them responsibly, and there is no
reason to pass a national handgun ban. Furthermore, I oppose efforts to
repeal the Second Amendment to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights,
including the Second Amendment, is among the greatest gifts our nation has
given to the world, and a fundamental bastion of liberty.
That being said, I believe the protection of our children's future is
worth additional safety measures like background checks and child safety
locks with gun purchases, giving gun owners the option to install the
locks on their guns. These measures would not hinder responsible gun
owners from enjoying their rights, but would add some extra security in
our homes and communities.
As legislation comes before the Senate concerning this issue, I will
certainly keep your views in mind.
Your input has been a great help to me. I travel back to Iowa regularly
and meet with Iowans both at home and in Washington whenever my schedule
allows. But Senate business keeps me in Washington too often. The
thoughtful comments of Iowans like yourself helps fill that gap. The many
letters and phone calls I get from Iowans each day help me keep track of
what issues matter most to Iowa and often alert me to problems or issues
that deserve closer attention. That helps me better do my job of serving
Iowa and makes me a better Senator. I appreciate your help and encourage
you, your friends and neighbors to write or call me with your views.
Sincerely,
Tom Harkin
United States Senator
TH/jwc