"If we want to talk about reducing crime and violence in America, you need to talk about guns in America—you need to talk about guns."
"End immunity for the gun industry. End it. End it. End it."
"Guns are the number one—hard to believe—they’re the number one killer of children in America—more than any other cause."
"There’s nothing beyond our capacity—we’re the only nation in the world that’s come out of every crisis stronger than we went in."
"It’s time to reinstate the assault weapons ban and high-capacity magazines."
"We all want our kids to have the freedom to learn how to read and write in schools instead of duck and cover."
"We need your help in fighting and standing up to the gun lobby, gun manufacturers, the politicians who oppose commonsense gun legislation."
"It’s time we establish universal background checks—and require safe storage of firearms."
"You can’t be pro-law enforcement and be anti-FBI and ATF. It’s outrageous."
"Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or independent, we all want our families to be safe."
"I was first elected to the United States Senate when I was 29 years old, 280 years ago. (Laughter.)"
"Well, welcome, everyone. I’m delighted to see you all."