Biden: Committed to Banning Offensive Weapons

US President Biden spoke about his work to prevent gun violence at the show held in Los Angeles, California, where the mass shooting occurred in January.

Commemorating those who lost their lives in the shooting that took place during the Lunar New Year celebrations on the night of January 21 in Monterey Park, about 10 kilometers east of the city of Los Angeles, Biden described the attack as “a of the worst mass murders in California history”.

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Biden drew attention to the fact that the attack took place in the region where many Asian-Americans live and that hate crimes against Asians increased after the covid-19 outbreak.

On the other hand, Biden recalled that this week’s production, which narrates the struggle of an Asian-American immigrant family, won an award at the 95th edition of the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, one of the awards most prestigious in the world of cinema.

Announcing that he signed a new executive order to prevent these types of attacks, Biden said he called on Congress to conduct a comprehensive criminal record check for gun sales and eliminate the liability exemption for manufacturers.

Biden stressed that many checks must be done, such as whether people have committed domestic violence before buying a gun, and said that they will expand awareness campaigns among society in this context.

President Biden said: “I am determined to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.” he used the phrase.

Noting that the fiscal 2024 budget, which he presented to Congress last week, includes access to mental health services for a safer society and financial contributions to those affected by violence, Biden stressed that Republicans in Congress should pass the budget instead of cutting funding. from institutions such as law enforcement and the FBI. (AA)