Political Quotes

“A moment ago, the House Chaplain expressed the hope--I would imagine it is a fervent hope--that we would return to this place with ``a spirit of common purpose.'' Those are the words that he used. Nothing would reflect the common purpose of the American people more than allowing us to have a vote on gun safety legislation in this House. Ninety percent of Americans support universal background checks. That is common purpose. A majority of responsible gun owners in this country support universal background checks. That is common purpose. Eighty-five percent of Americans say that, if you can't fly on a plane because you are too dangerous, you shouldn't be able to buy a weapon. That is common purpose. So, what is the problem? Why can't we bring legislation? Why can't we respond to the anguish and grief of so many families and communities around this country? The Speaker of this House will not allow legislation to come to the floor. He won't allow us to express the common purpose of the American people. Give us a vote. Give us a chance to demonstrate that common purpose and address this scourge of violence in our country. ____________________”