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I applaud yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court affirming what we’ve all known–that the Second Amendment protects the right of every law abiding American to own and possess a firearm.  This decision is truly a landmark one and a major victory for the principles of individual liberty articulated by our Founding Fathers—principles that have made our nation the freest, greatest, and most unique in the history of the world.

As clear and fundamental as this right is to most of us, for years liberals have worked to redefine our understanding of the Constitution and distort the words: “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”  With yesterday’s decision, Americans living in Washington, D.C. and other communities will no longer have their Constitutional rights trampled by unconstitutional gun bans and restrictions.

While yesteray’s decision is a major victory for the Constitution and individual liberty, we must remember it was decided by a 5 to 4 margin.  Four activist justices voted to deny Second Amendment protections to individual citizens.  Liberals will undoubtedly redouble their efforts to undermine our Second Amendment rights. 

The next President will likely make several appointments to the Supreme Court.  That is why it is imperative we elect a President and Members of Congress who will appoint and confirm justices to the federal courts that respect our Constitution and interpret the law rather than write it.       

Despite yesterday’s ruling, we must remain vigilant and proactive to protect our Constitution. Those bent on rewriting portions of it to reflect their political ideology are sure to continue their efforts.  I will continue to fight to protect our Constitutional rights and work to see the confirmation of more judges in the mold of those who issued today’s majority opinion protecting our right to bear arms.