Joe Biden condemned the "senseless and tragic" mass shooting in Maine (File)
Washington:
US President Joe Biden on Thursday condemned the "senseless and tragic" mass shooting in Maine which killed 18 people and he called on rival Republicans to back a ban on high-powered weapons.
"Today, in the wake of yet another tragedy, I urge Republican lawmakers in Congress to fulfill their duty to protect the American people. Work with us to pass a bill banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines," the Democratic president said in a statement.
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