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In the years leading up to world war ii. Fortyeight hours of nonfiction authors and books every weekend. Television for serious readers. Now here is a look at gun violence in america. Good evening and welcome to the public library. I am it was the last of the author talks for the season. I hope you will take some time and look around and see our beautiful renovated library. Before we begin i do have a few housekeeping things to mention. First, i would like everyone to pre to please silence yourself on. And lastly, although we do not allow food or drink if you like to continue your conversation...

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>> get a pen. >> start writing now. >> demand a vote. >> demand a vote. >> demand a vote. >> help us transform our tragedy into meaningful action. >> that was a new ad from junior newtown action alliance, an advocacy group created after the shooting massacre in newtown, connecticut. joining me for their first television elementary, second grade sandy hook elementary teacher inside the school the day of the shooting, abby clements and her daughter, sarah clements, who we just saw with the action alliance. thank you both for joining me tonight. >> thank you. >> abbey, you gave an interview to np...

0 and the same is true of assault weapons. he had both shotguns and assault weapons. he chose the assault weapon, because he knew he could fire and kill more people, more rapidly, more lethally. and that's why we are supporting a bill and i'm going to be very proud to spearhead the amendment that deals with high-capacity magazines and bans any that have more than ten rounds. not because they will necessarily end all of the killings in this country. 3,300 people have died since newtown. but at least they will save some lives. and if we save lives, we have accomplished something. >> and joy, we ...

>> we don't know what the end result will be. >> in order for this to go all the way. >> white house is pulling out all the stops. >> the public is so far ahead. >> here's the thing, a wide divide. >> a new nbc "wall street journal" poll. i love this thing. >> 82% of democrats favor stricter gun laws. >> only 27% of republicans. >> just 27% of republicans. >> >> reporter: what happens next? >> what is the goal? >> it needs to be bipartisan. >> republicans and democrats are working together. >> congressman mike thompson and peter king. >> i don't know what they're afraid. >> pat toome...