. >> hi, i'm cleopatra cowley. i am the mother of hidiya pendleton. i became involved with mothers gainst gun violence. after the murder of my daughter on january 29, i am speaking with you guys because what i have learned since my family has become victims of gun violence is that there are common sense laws that are not yet passed, and we need to implement something that makes common sense, so we can protect our children, our families, our loved ones, and there can be longevity because someone needs to get to work on it. it is time to get to work. it is time. t is just time to get to work. >> what was your reaction when you hear, you are reminded about the inability of a lot of elected officials -- >> i'm sorry. >> what is your reaction when you hear elected officials are unyielding on this point? >> my reaction is it should not have to affect you directly before it matters. the laws that are being scrutinized, are trying to be implemented. they are common sense. my 10-year-old could understand hat we are requesting, so i do not understand the holdup