I have been talking to my constituents about their ideas on how to make our communities safer.
We were heartbroken for the families in Sandy Hook. We were heartbroken for the families in Tucson.
And is it true that about 40 percent of gun sales take place at the gun shows?
For me, as a former prosecutor, I have always believed in enforcing the laws on the books.
I have heard from my sheriffs--Republican sheriffs from all over my State--that there are major issues with background c...
Thank you. I first wanted to just acknowledge all of the families out here who have lost loved ones in shootings.
a universal background check is a common-sense thing to do.
Statistics I have read indicate that nearly 18 States across the Nation submit less than 100 records to the NICS system ...
I believe it is 92 percent of NICS background checks come back in less than a minute and half.
And, Captain Kelly, I think you really said it best at the very beginning of this lengthy hearing when you talked about ...
I think your status is partly determined by your salary.
They have lower health costs and as good outcomes, if not better, right?
It actually costs us money when people aren't insured.
So, in a sense, Newtown did prompt this.
it's vital, absolutely vital, that we detect earlier and intervene earlier with something that's effective.
I think that translates into the courtroom as well.
I think it is extremely important.
The life of the law has not been logic. It has been experience.
