During a recent speech in Pennsylvania, President Biden highlighted the significant progress made in reducing violent crime rates and emphasized the need for stricter gun safety measures.
President Biden stated that last year witnessed the sharpest decrease in murder rates in history, with violent crime falling to one of the lowest levels in over 50 years. He expressed his commitment to ramping up federal enforcement for the Violence Against Women Act, a legislation he authored, to combat violence against women.
The President criticized opponents who resisted efforts to restrict gun access for domestic abusers, noting that he successfully passed a major gun safety law, overcoming opposition from the NRA. He called for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, emphasizing the need for universal background checks and the repeal of immunity protecting gun manufacturers from lawsuits.
President Biden drew a parallel between the gun industry and the tobacco industry, highlighting the lack of accountability for gun manufacturers compared to the legal restrictions imposed on tobacco companies. He emphasized the potential impact of holding gun manufacturers accountable for the safety of their products.
In conclusion, President Biden acknowledged that there is more work to be done on these issues but assured the audience that his administration is committed to addressing them. He ended his speech by thanking the audience and acknowledging that he did not want to keep them standing for too long.
