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President Barack Obama unveils a series of proposals to counter gun violence as Vice President Joe Biden looks on during an event at the White House in Washington, Jan. 16, 2013.

“This is our first task as a society-keeping our children safe.”
— A month after the Sandy Hook shooting, Barack Obama announced 23 executive actions to prevent gun violence and called upon Congress to pass major reforms. Click here for the President's full plan.
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