Political Quotes

“I rise today to address H.R. 1036, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. In light of the concerted efforts by opponents of the Second Amendment to destroy the gun industry through frivolous lawsuits, it has become imperative we provide manufacturers and sellers of firearms and ammunition protection from these attacks. I find the idea of holding an industry liable for the criminal misuse of their legal products deplorable. Our nation cannot allow the innocent to pay for the dealings of the guilty, or we serve to circumvent the very foundation of the rule of law. Those individuals, not the makers of the means, who commit violent crimes, with or without the use of a firearm, must take personal responsibility for their actions through the restitution and civil penalties affirmed by law. Without this legislation, further unfounded lawsuits against the gun industry will lead to an encroachment upon our second amendment rights. Congress must work diligently to reduce the level of political rhetoric surrounding gun control, protect the Second Amendment, and promote the role of personal responsibility in society.”