December
8, 1999
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Contact: Serena
Torrey 202-225-6616 917-679-5800
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Statement by
Congressman Anthony D. Weiner Commending the Development of a Class
Action Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers
I applaud the White
House for today's announcement that it will work with local housing
authorities to develop a class-action lawsuit against gun
manufacturers.
The NRA bought off the Republican-controlled Congress lock, stock
and barrel, so the courts may be the best remaining hope to keep
guns from kids and out of public housing. But the White House should
settle for nothing less than an enforceable "Gun Maker Code of
Conduct" that governs the sale and distribution of all firearms
products. This Code should mandate the sale of smart-guns, trigger
locks, and should crack down on gun dealers who deal only in death.
This week's tragic shooting in Oklahoma was yet another reason
it's time to say, "enough is enough" to gun dealers. Change how you
do business, or we'll see you in court.
Congressman Weiner is a member of the House Subcommittee on
Crime and was previously Chairman of a New York City Council Panel
on Safety in Public Housing
Congressman Anthony D. Weiner
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