Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130116:22:22:00
>> sure. >> this is what's most disturbing to me. i said it before when i came out supporting a ban on assault weapons. you know, for me this issue used to be a symbolic issue. but after newtown, after colorado, after oregon. after everything that's happened it's not about symbolism anymore. and when i really get into a debate and ask a question that the president asked, why? why do certain elements of the nra support assault weapons? and these high-capacity magazines? the answer always comes back. they think they may have to use them sometimes against american troops that are going to be comi...