reform advocates. >> i can't outlaw a weapon. i can't change the background check. i can't do that. >> reporter: over the weekend the president and the first lady traveling to uvalde to console a traumatized and broken community. as he left church biden confronted with anguished onlookers. back in washington some democratic lawmakers also sounding cautiously optimistic. >> there are more republicans interested in talking about finding a path forward this time than i have ever seen since sandy hook. we're talking about red flag laws. we're talking about strengthening and expanding the background check system. >> reporter: while many republicans appear eager to focus on strengthening school security systems. >> the things that would have the most immediate and succinct effect and tangible effect and