President Obama Speaks In The East Room Of White House On Efforts To Reduce Gun Violence [Getty Images]

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks about his efforts to increase federal gun control in the East Room of the White House January 5, 2016 in Washington, DC. Without approval from Congress, Obama is sidestepping the legislative process with executive actions to expand background checks for some firearm purchases and step up federal enforcement of existing gun laws. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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