Political Quotes

“I would like to explain this amendment. It is rather simple, straightforward. It is, again, on the issue of guns. I am hoping now, for the first time today, that we can find some consensus on that issue. And I have spoken to some of my former adversaries, and there may be a chance. But I would like to explain what this amendment does. Earlier today, we have said in our votes on this floor--this body has said--that when it comes to requiring people who purchase guns in the United States when they purchase a handgun to buy a trigger lock, we voted no, they should not be required to buy a trigger lock. Then we said, if you are going to have a criminal background check when you buy a gun in this country, you do not have to pay for it; other taxpayers have to pay for it; it is free. Those are the two votes so far. I hope that I am going to broach a subject here where we can find some common ground on the issue of owning guns.”