Political Quotes

“I think this issue is an important national issue in this Presidential campaign because I think what you hear from two candidates is a clear difference when it comes to dealing with sensible gun laws and gun safety. Vice President Gore came to the Senate floor casting the deciding vote on the gun safety bill, which I mentioned earlier. He has supported it publicly. He has spoken in favor of it. I believe it is fair to say he has supported the Brady law, he has supported the assault weapon ban, and he has supported efforts to have a waiting period so people do not in a high state of emotion go out and buy a gun and harm themselves or others. That is a matter of record. That is his position. On the other side, the Governor of Texas, George W. Bush, has a much different record. In his State, he signed into law a concealed weapon law which allows people to carry guns into churches and synagogues. There are people who believe we will be a safer nation if everybody carries a gun. I am not one of them. I happen to believe we are not a safer nation when the couple is arguing across the restaurant and you have to wonder whether or not someone is going to reach into their pocket or purse and pull out a gun.”