Political Quotes

“I took the unusual step of having the clerk read this resolution in full because I think that it very clearly says more than anyone could express, because it took a lot of time and a lot of people's help, that there is no place for violence in our society and that we must come together as a U.S. Senate when such violence occurs and speak with one voice. The reason I have been so persistent for these past 2 weeks is because I feel it is essential that this U.S. Senate, the most deliberative body in the world, the one with the most magnificent traditions of debate, thought, of deliberation, that we take the time, even if it means setting aside some other business, to deal with an immediate issue. What is not complicated, Mr. President, to understand is that there is violence in our land and it takes many forms.”