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Monday, March 27, 2023

'We need to do something': White House responds to mass shooting at Nashville school

WASHINGTON, D.C.--White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated at the outset of Monday's press briefing President Joe Biden is aware of the mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school and is working with the Department of Justice and local officials.

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Jean-Pierre cited multiple actions President Biden has taken to curb gun violence as well as bipartisan legislation which was signed into law following the Uvalde mass shooting.

"He also believes it's not enough. We must do more and he wants Congress to act because enough is enough," Jean-Pierre said. "How many more children have to be murdered before Republicans in Congress will step up and act to pass the Assault Weapons ban? To close loopholes in our background check system? Or to require the safe storage of guns? We need to do something," Jean-Pierre added.