Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy said it’s a “false contract” to say lawmakers have to choose to either strengthening the nation’s gun laws or working on the mental health system.

Murphy, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” said the debate on gun control often sets up as either strengthening gun laws or making it harder for mentally ill people to get guns. He said lawmakers need to do both.

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