WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement this evening after the Senate failed to advance legislation that would have helped prevent known or suspected terrorists from obtaining weapons:

“There are some things that are just common-sense – and trying to prevent terrorists from buying weapons is one of them,” Senator King said. “I am hopeful that we can keep working on this issue to find a solution that will protect the American people while still respecting Second Amendment rights.”

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