Political Quotes

“Madam President, I come to the floor for a few minutes, as I have most weeks, to mark a new number. That number is 11,584--the number of gun deaths America has experienced over the last year, since December 14 of last year. That date is burned in the memories of those of us in Connecticut and across the Nation because that was the date 26 people--20 little 6- and 7-year-olds and 6 teachers and educators who were there to protect them--died in Sandy Hook. We recognized the 1- year mark of that shooting this weekend. Almost 12,000 people have died at the hands of guns since then. I have tried to come to the floor of the Senate in the months since to remind folks that these victims have stories and to give voice to these victims. I will share a few more today. We were all gripped just a few days ago by news of another school shooting. Not too far from Columbine, Arapahoe saw another very troubled young man walk in with a shotgun and essentially open fire, apparently because of a grievance he had with his debate coach. Caught in the crossfire was a 17-year-old girl, Claire Davis. Claire was described as outgoing, athletic, and an excellent student. According to reports, she loved horses and recently placed second in an equestrian competition. Another student said Claire is ``one of the nicest people I've met at Arapahoe'' High School.…”