At a recent public event in Arizona, Republican Senator John McCain was asked about an assault weapons ban by a mother whose son was murdered in last year’s mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado. McCain responded that the woman, Caren Teves, needs some “straight talk” that an assault weapons ban would not pass Congress.

Caren Teves: “My 24-year-old son, Alex, was murdered in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. These assault weapons allow a shooter to fire many rounds without having to reload. These weapons do not belong on our streets.”

Sen. John McCain: “I can tell you right now you need some straight talk. That assault weapons ban will not pass the Congress of the United States.”