talk to lawmakers there? >> i was just talking to several republican senators who specifically brought up the protests from these students who said they felt like the students are making an effective play at making this a national issue. that doesn't necessarily mean that congress is going to get something done, but they are making a point of saying they are listening and they are trying. but, again, gun control has been something that's been plaguing congress for years. it's just something they have not been a bell to move forward on. >> there's a difference between the ideas and the reality of actually securing votes and when we heard from lawmakers today, they continue to choose their words very carefully. take a listen to what some members of congress had to say earlier today. >> we do know there are gaps in the background check system that need to be plugged. we pass add bied a bill to do t. we think that should get done clearly. let me just say this, we shouldn't be banning guns for law abiding citizens. >> i'm encouraged that the