It's nice to see that it happened, and it's nice to see there were some people thinking more for the safety of the children than for their wallets.

If the court and voluntarily commits someone because they're a risk to themselves or others, they would be required to surrender all firearms and not regain the right to purchase or possess a firearm until a court hearing. We're also…

To move the needle forward.

I was wondering if this committee could hold hearings, particularly in light of the quote this morning in Politico where Secretary DeVos has encouraged Congress to hold hearings on school shootings.

Mr. Chairman, you opened the hearing by talking about the tragedy in Florida and the need to do something about school shootings.

How do we make sure when a parent is ready to send their child to school that in Florida that parent knows that child is going to be safe? How do we make sure these individuals with mental illness do not touch a gun?

You know, my heart goes out to everybody impacted today. You know, all of us can internalize this if it would happen in their family. You know, all of us want to have to live in. Have everybody live in a safe community, and there's a time…

local voices matter.

After talking with Florida Governor Scott, I am removing Florida from the draft offshore plan.

I support the Governor's position that Florida is unique and its coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver.

The rights of LGBTI people in Malawi is a serious issue that I, if confirmed, will raise as an area where advancements need to be made.