ICYMI: President Obama's Speech at the Conn. Shooting Memorial

While comforting families of the slain, president pledges action within his power to prevent more tragedies

President Barack Obama on Sunday comforted the mourning residents of Newtown, Conn. and spoke to the nation, after the weekend shooting spree that killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Among other things, Obama suggested he would do something very soon that addresses gun control in the U.S.. View video of full speech in the video player above. 

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