Sen. Jerry Moran and 50 Senators: Second Amendment Rights are Not Negotiable

Published on July 28, 2012
Duration: 8:36

Senator Jerry Moran discusses the US withdrawal from a UN firearms treaty, emphasizing that Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable. He highlights the importance of a letter signed by 51 senators, including Democrats, indicating the treaty would not pass ratification if it infringed upon civilian firearm ownership rights. The discussion underscores concerns about potential record-keeping, transportation regulations, and the broad scope of the treaty, particularly when negotiating with countries lacking similar respect for gun ownership.

Quick Summary

Senator Jerry Moran stated that Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable and that a UN firearms treaty infringing upon these rights would not pass ratification in the US Senate. A letter from 51 senators underscored this position, highlighting concerns about potential regulations on firearm transportation and record-keeping.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and UN Treaty Withdrawal
  2. 00:23Senator Moran's Reaction to Withdrawal
  3. 01:06UN's Continued Interest in Treaty
  4. 01:26Letter from 51 Senators
  5. 02:07Impact of Grassroots Efforts
  6. 02:25Election Politics and Trust
  7. 02:49Message to the President and Secretary Clinton
  8. 03:02Treaty Dead on Arrival in Senate
  9. 03:19Challenges in Treaty Negotiation
  10. 03:42Concerns with the Draft Treaty
  11. 03:53Specific Treaty Concerns
  12. 04:22Suggestions for Treaty Improvement
  13. 05:01Letter to President Obama
  14. 05:24Freedom and Liberty
  15. 05:30Response from Administration
  16. 06:03Obama Administration vs. Previous Administrations
  17. 06:24Differing Interpretations of 2nd Amendment
  18. 06:35Delay and Administration's Goal
  19. 06:47Obama's Stance on Background Checks
  20. 06:54Consequences of the Election
  21. 07:20Message to Gun Owners
  22. 07:29UN Determined, Vigilance Needed
  23. 07:54Countries in the Room
  24. 08:07Value of the US Constitution
  25. 08:24Founders and Bill of Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the US position on the UN firearms treaty?

The US administration initially pulled the plug on a UN treaty concerning firearms, stating they needed more time to address remaining problems and ensure it aligned with American interests. Senator Jerry Moran viewed this as positive news for law-abiding citizens.

What was the significance of the letter from 51 Senators?

A letter signed by 51 US Senators, including 8 Democrats, informed the President and Secretary of State that the draft UN firearms treaty was unsatisfactory and would not receive enough votes for ratification in the Senate due to concerns about infringing on Second Amendment rights.

What were the main concerns regarding the UN firearms treaty draft?

Concerns included potential regulations on firearm transportation within the US, record-keeping for firearm and ammunition purchases, and the treaty's broad scope. The limited reference to gun owner rights in the preamble was also a point of contention.

How does the US Senate ratify treaties?

Treaty ratification in the US Senate requires a two-thirds majority vote. This means that 67 out of 100 senators must vote in favor of a treaty for it to be ratified.

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