Skip to content

Gun debate turns personal

Gillibrand highlights attack on former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaking on the Senate floor Tuesday evening. (Graham MacGillivray/Roll Call Screenshot)
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaking on the Senate floor Tuesday evening. (Graham MacGillivray/Roll Call Screenshot)

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was one of 24 Democrats who spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday night in a series of speeches calling for legislative action to prevent gun violence in the U.S. The New York senator’s speech focused on the personal stories of people she has met who have been impacted by gun violence across the country — at least until the last two minutes, when she directed her remarks at Republican Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona, who was taking her turn presiding over the chamber.

[jwp-video n=”1″]

Recent Stories

When believing in the sanctity of all life meets the death penalty

Cassidy’s defeat complicates Senate Health committee’s future

GOP support for ballroom security funding gets wobbly

Michigan pigment maker could benefit from highway bill provision

At the Races: The revenge tour continues

Former DOJ attorney lambasts settlement with Live Nation