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Press ReleaseNeutral2013-01-16

Roger Williams responds to President Obama's proposed executive orders on gun control

Roger Williams
Roger Williams
RTX-25 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Roger Williams (R-TX) was published on 2013-01-16 and titled "Roger Williams responds to President Obama's proposed executive orders on gun control". It focuses on gun policy and touches on defense.

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Roger Williams responds to President Obama's proposed executive orders on gun control Roger Williams responds to President Obama's proposed executive orders on gun control hgraves Wed, 01/16/2013 - 15:36 Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) released the following statement responding to President Obama’s proposed executive orders and legislation on gun control: “As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I am deeply concerned by the President’s announcement today threatening to trample on our Constitutional rights. I oppose the use of executive orders to alter the Second Amendment, and I will oppose any Congressional action that would erode our personal freedoms and the right to bear arms. This Administration must stop threatening our freedoms while attempting to further its misguided agenda." # # # Issues : Military Congress Number 113th Congress January 16, 2013 Press Release October 13, 2022 
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