WASHINGTON: "President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. "should have societal guilt" for the slow pace of action on restricting access to firearms as he marked the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

"We should have societal guilt for taking too long to deal with this problem," Biden said in a statement. "We have a moral obligation to pass and enforce laws that can prevent these things from happening again. We owe it to the courageous, young survivors and to the families who lost part of their soul ten years ago to turn their pain into purpose."

Biden was vice president at the time of the shooting and was tapped by then-President Barack Obama to lead an ill-fated effort to tighten gun laws.

"Enough is enough," Biden said. "Our obligation is clear. We must eliminate these weapons that have no purpose other than to kill people in large numbers. It is within our power to do this - for the sake of not only the lives of the innocents lost, but for the survivors who still hope."

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Mr. Biden [Africa Summit]: Africa's success and prosperity is essential to ensuring a better future for all of us, not just for Africa.

[rig their elections, steal their resources]

Mr. Biden: As we work to end COVID-19, we continue building stronger health systems and institutions, and accelerating efforts to achieve universal health coverage. To make sure we are better prepared to tackle the health challenges, including the next pandemic. And there surely will be one.

Mr. Biden: Africa's economic transition depends on good government, healthy populations, and reliable and affordable energy…the United States is committed to supporting every aspect, every aspect, of Africa's inclusive growth, in creating the best possible environment for sustained commercial engagement between Africa companies and American companies. The United States is All In on Africa's future.

Mr. Biden: [We are] mobilizing eight billion dollars in public and private finance to help South Africa replace coal-fired power plants with renewable energy sources.

Mr. Biden: Today I am announcing a new initiative, a 'Digital Transformation With Africa', working with congress to invest three-hundred and fifty billion dollars…to make sure people across Africa can participate in a digital economy.

Mr. Biden: The deals you have signed, the investments we have made together, are concrete proof of the enduring commitment we are making to one another.