Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. While the tragic loss of 19 precious children and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas, and the disgusting racially motivated slaughter in Buffalo, New York, captured the Nation's attention, we know that gun violence survivors and their allies across our country have been working every day to prevent the gun violence that kills 30 people every day and over 100 when you factor in accidents and suicides. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passes three important tests. It is legal, it has the votes, and it saves lives. This bill saves lives by targeting convicted domestic abusers and felons coercing someone to illegally purchase a gun for them. This bill saves lives by strengthening school safety and mental health resources. This bill and the millions of gun violence victims and gun violence survivors deserve a ``yes'' vote today from every Member in this Chamber. A majority of Americans and responsible gun owners know this bill is important. Mr. Speaker, I urge everyone to vote ``yes.''”