Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Lewiston, Maine
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Lewiston, Maine Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Lewiston, Maine I am deeply saddened by the horrific shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that has left at least 18 people dead. My heart goes out to the victims and their families and to the entire community of Lewiston. This senseless act of violence is a reminder of the urgent need to address gun violence in our country. We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and to make our communities safer. My Administration is working with Congress to pass common-sense gun safety legislation, including universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and a ban on high-capacity magazines. We are also taking steps to invest in mental health services and to address the root causes of gun violence, such as poverty and crime. But we cannot wait for Congress to act. I urge all Americans to come together to end gun violence in our country. We must stan