Chuck Grassley actually said...

In my view, the right to self-defense does not mean a whole lot if you cannot access your firearm in a real big hurry.

I hope when you run into some of this you will be an advocate for them within the Department.

First, I, like my colleagues, congratulate the nominees and the families that are proud of their nomination...

there is really no reason why the leader of the Senate cannot bring these nominations up for a vote anytime that he decides to do it.