Sam Farr: “We are not professionally prepared at the local level to handle these issues, and I think that is the educational…”

If we are going to not allow anybody else to have weapons in this Capitol, you certainly shouldn't allow Members to have them.

I would love to have this budget for my town, where we really do have threats.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.

In reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman. I really appreciate those kind remarks.