Political Quotes

“I rise yet again because Americans are dying and this House is doing nothing. Correction, we aren't doing nothing. House Republicans are planning to make the situation worse. Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee considered the so-called Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which should be called the ``Exporting Gun Violence Across State Line Act.'' In addition to threatening the safety of our communities, this bill, H.R. 38, is not only a threat to innocent citizens, but a direct threat to the brave men and women who protect and serve our communities. So far this year, 42 law enforcement officers have been shot and killed in the United States. I come from a law enforcement family. I have police officers--uncles, cousins, and nephews--serving in New York City and Chicago. I know the fear that law enforcement families feel, the constant worry that they may not come home, that you might get that call in the middle of the night or a knock on the door from the police chaplain. If this House passes this dangerous bill, more law enforcement families will get these calls and get these late-night visits that no family should ever get. H.R.…”