 I've learned that people of all backgrounds, all political backgrounds, race and ethnicity backgrounds, people of different ages and different geographical locations in our country, they all share a common desire to reduce gun violence in our country. They want their kids to be able to go to school safely, just as I do. They want to be able to go to the grocery store and the mall without worrying about violence. They want to be able to take a walk in their neighborhood without worrying that that is going to put them at risk of being shot.