Ben Cardin actually said...

If the legislation is not passed, what the message will be will depend upon what members of the Senate make the message.

That's why legislation is important. It has to be well-drafted, well-thought out, and this has not been.

The message when we pass this--and I certainly hope that we will pass this--is that America has made a priority protecting people from viole...

The Federal Government can play a critical role in bringing about that change, and this is one more chapter in achieving that goal.