MILWAUKEE -- It did not take very long for reaction to surface regarding Pres. Barack Obama's executive action on curbing gun violence. Below are the statements of lawmakers and officials on the issue.
Governor Scott Walker (R)
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R)
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D)
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was at the White House for the president's statement. He is expected to hold a news conference in Milwaukee at 5 p.m. to share his thoughts on the issue. FOX6 News will be at the news conference.
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R)
State Rep. Mandela Barnes (D)