Political Quotes

“I really appreciate the leadership and guidance by Congressman Thompson as he leads our effort with the task force. I have learned so much about some of the work that has been done prior to getting here and knowing, again, we are taking steps, but we know that we need to move with urgency. I know 205 of my Democratic colleagues have signed a discharge position to bring the assault weapons ban to the House floor for a vote. I don't know how many more mass shootings it will take for Republicans to finally join us. These weapons of war have been used in many of the deadliest mass shootings in our history and are the weapons of choice for shooters to kill as many people as possible as quickly as possible. From 1994, Mr. Speaker, to 2004, while American families were protected by the assault weapons ban, there were 40 percent fewer shootings. Since the ban expired in 2004, gun violence has massacred our communities. A bullet fired by an assault weapon can tear a softball-sized wound into victims. Imagine a child. There is no reason that anyone needs a weapon that can fire up to 60 rounds per minute. Weapons of war designed to hunt human beings have no place in our communities, our schools, our places of worship, or on our streets. It is shameful that many Republican colleagues care more about securing funding from the NRA than saving the lives of our children. Their inaction has left our communities devastated and families torn apart.…”