President Obama announced on Sunday that he would use his second term to put priority on gun control and put his "full weight" behind legislation on the matter. He wishes to get it done in the first year and says it is not something he wants to put off.

After rumors and demands for armed guards to be placed within school grounds as an act against the recent school shootings, Obama has been skeptical about any reckless precautions.

From foxnews.com

"I think there are a vast majority of responsible gun owners out there who recognize that we can't have a situation in which somebody with severe psychological problems is able to get the kind of high capacity weapons that this individual in Newtown obtained and gun down our kids," he said, in the interview taped Saturday. "And, yes, it's going to be hard."

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In addition to gun legissilation, Obama also pressed matters on deficit reduction and immigration, as well as issuing a defense of former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, one of the leading candidates considered to replace Leon Panetta as defense secretary.

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President Obama has added that he is ready to meet with Democrats, Republicans, or anyone with a stake in the issue.

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