Political Quotes

“last November the U.S. Senate considered and passed legislation to ban the sale, possession, and future manufacture of 19 semiautomatic assault weapons and their copycat versions. In addition, the legislation would ban ammunition devices that hold more than 10 rounds and specifically protect more than 670 guns used only for hunting and recreational purposes. It made me proud to serve in the U.S. Senate when this body approved the amendment by a vote of 56 to 43. We did the right thing. However, the House has not yet acted on the crime bill or on legislation to ban military-style assault weapons from the streets of America. Beginning today, I would like to take the opportunity to periodically update the Senate on crimes that are being perpetrated on the streets of America with the very weapons that the Senate's legislation aims to stop. Some people feel that semiautomatic assault weapons are not really responsible for much crime in America. In fact, that picture is changing.”