Pelosi Statement on Republican Vote to Continue to Allow Terror Suspects to Buy Guns

"It is outrageous that Republicans are protecting suspected terrorists' ability to walk into a gun store and buy lethal weapons.

"With their vote on today's Previous Question, Republicans have chosen to perpetuate the astounding loophole that has allowed more than 2,000 suspects on the FBI Terrorist Watchlist to buy guns in the United States over the last 11 years. In that time, more than 90 percent of all suspected terrorists who tried to buy guns in America walked away with the weapon they wanted.

"Our first responsibility as Members of Congress is to protect and defend the American people. We do not strengthen our security by turning away terrified families while allowing suspected terrorists to buy guns in America. Congress should pass the bipartisan, common sense Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act, and come together in a bipartisan manner to strengthen the security of the Visa Waiver Program."