Academy Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey made Appearance in the White House on Tuesday to call on Congress ‘to reach a higher Earth” and pass gun censorship legislation in honor of The children The teachers were killed in last A month-long shooting rampage in an elementary school in home town of Uvald, Texas.
In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey urged a deadlocked Congress pass gun Reforms that can save lives without infringement on Second Amendment rights.
McConaughey, gun His own, use his star power to make an argument for legislation in In a way that the Biden administration was not able to muster, as it offered clear contact small The city of Texas explains in detail the heavy loss of the 19 children and two teachers in The second Worst mass shooting in school in we history.
specifically called on Congress to support background checks for gun Purchases and raising the minimum age to purchase AR-15 to 21 of 18 rifle.
“we want Safe and secure schools and us want gun Laws that won’t make it so easy for The bad guys McConaughey said.
McConaughey, who earlier this year It is considered run for Governor Governor of Texas before taking a pass met the summary in private with US President Joe Biden before addressing reporters at the White House from James Brady’s briefing room.
McConaughey has also met with key This week lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker of the House of The Senate Judiciary Committee that handles gun Legislation, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois and panel, prominent Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Yes.
tuesday also, son of Ruth Whitfield, 86-year- An old woman was killed when a gunman opened fire in Racist attack on black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, last a month called on Congress to work against cancer of White supremacy and the nation’s epidemic of gun HNF.
“Is there nothing you are personally willing to do to stop cancer of White supremacy and the domestic terrorism that inspires it? Garnell Whitfield Jr asked the members of Senate Judiciary Committee.
McConaughey, who declined To take questions and speak of His connection to the city. he told him mother I attended kindergarten less than a mile from Robb Elementary School in Ovaldi, location of Shooting on May 24th. he is also Note that Uvalde was place Where he was taught about the responsibilities that come with gun Property.
“Ovaldi is where I learned reverence power and capacity of the tool that we call a gun,” He said.
McConaughey said he and his wife drove the car back for ovaldi on He spent the next day shooting and spent time with families of some of Victims and others directly Affected by the ferment.
said all parent Talk to Express they’ want They are children’s dreams live on. “
“that they want to make their loss of McConaughey said.
Tell personal stories of number of the victims.
He said story of Maite Rodriguez, an aspiring marine biologist. McConaughey’s wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, seated nearby, was holding Mighty green Converse sneakers, which had a red heart on The right to represent her love of nature.
“This is the same green, on turned her feet out to be the only one clear “Evidence could identify her after the shooting,” McConaughey said.
a necklace up Artwork by Alicia Ramirez, who I dreamed of Presence art The school in Paris. Then came Eliana “Ellie” Garcia, who I love dancing and church already He knew how to me drive tractors. Ellie was looking forward To read a verse from the Bible at an upcoming mass in the church when she was murdered.
McConaughey admitted it gun The legislation wouldn’t end mass shootings but it suggested it steps can be taken to reduce the chances of Such tragedies happen frequently.
“we need for investment in Mental health care. we need Safer schools. we need to curb the excitement media coverage. we need to restore family Value. we need To restore our American values and we need responsible gun McConaughey said.
“Is this a cure for everyone? Hell no, but people ache.”
Academy Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey made Appearance in the White House on Tuesday to call on Congress ‘to reach a higher Earth” and pass gun censorship legislation in honor of The children The teachers were killed in last A month-long shooting rampage in an elementary school in home town of Uvald, Texas.
In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey urged a deadlocked Congress pass gun Reforms that can save lives without infringement on Second Amendment rights.
McConaughey, gun His own, use his star power to make an argument for legislation in In a way that the Biden administration was not able to muster, as it offered clear contact small The city of Texas explains in detail the heavy loss of the 19 children and two teachers in The second Worst mass shooting in school in we history.
specifically called on Congress to support background checks for gun Purchases and raising the minimum age to purchase AR-15 to 21 of 18 rifle.
“we want Safe and secure schools and us want gun Laws that won’t make it so easy for The bad guys McConaughey said.
McConaughey, who earlier this year It is considered run for Governor Governor of Texas before taking a pass met the summary in private with US President Joe Biden before addressing reporters at the White House from James Brady’s briefing room.
McConaughey has also met with key This week lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker of the House of The Senate Judiciary Committee that handles gun Legislation, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois and panel, prominent Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Yes.
tuesday also, son of Ruth Whitfield, 86-year- An old woman was killed when a gunman opened fire in Racist attack on black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, last a month called on Congress to work against cancer of White supremacy and the nation’s epidemic of gun HNF.
“Is there nothing you are personally willing to do to stop cancer of White supremacy and the domestic terrorism that inspires it? Garnell Whitfield Jr asked the members of Senate Judiciary Committee.
McConaughey, who declined To take questions and speak of His connection to the city. he told him mother I attended kindergarten less than a mile from Robb Elementary School in Ovaldi, location of Shooting on May 24th. he is also Note that Uvalde was place Where he was taught about the responsibilities that come with gun Property.
“Ovaldi is where I learned reverence power and capacity of the tool that we call a gun,” He said.
McConaughey said he and his wife drove the car back for ovaldi on He spent the next day shooting and spent time with families of some of Victims and others directly Affected by the ferment.
said all parent Talk to Express they’ want They are children’s dreams live on. “
“that they want to make their loss of McConaughey said.
Tell personal stories of number of the victims.
He said story of Maite Rodriguez, an aspiring marine biologist. McConaughey’s wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, seated nearby, was holding Mighty green Converse sneakers, which had a red heart on The right to represent her love of nature.
“This is the same green, on turned her feet out to be the only one clear “Evidence could identify her after the shooting,” McConaughey said.
a necklace up Artwork by Alicia Ramirez, who I dreamed of Presence art The school in Paris. Then came Eliana “Ellie” Garcia, who I love dancing and church already He knew how to me drive tractors. Ellie was looking forward To read a verse from the Bible at an upcoming mass in the church when she was murdered.
McConaughey admitted it gun The legislation wouldn’t end mass shootings but it suggested it steps can be taken to reduce the chances of Such tragedies happen frequently.
“we need for investment in Mental health care. we need Safer schools. we need to curb the excitement media coverage. we need to restore family Value. we need To restore our American values and we need responsible gun McConaughey said.
“Is this a cure for everyone? Hell no, but people ache.”