Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge Congress to confront and act on the deadly epidemic that plagues our communities each day: gun violence. This is a painful topic and one that is near to my heart. In this year alone, there has been an average of two mass shootings per day. Gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for children and teens in this country. Earlier this month, a 5-year-old girl from my district was shot and killed by one of her family members after an argument, and the girl's 15-year-old babysitter was also shot--seven times. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated event. In Durham, which is located in my district, over 20 young people under the age of 17 have been victims of gun violence since the start of this year. Thoughts and prayers are not enough and will never be enough. Gun violence victims, gun violence survivors, their families, and their loved ones all deserve more. Congress must act urgently to save lives and keep our communities safe. The House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force has been pushing for action by signing discharge petitions for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, the Assault Weapons Ban, and to block the Charleston loophole. This is a bipartisan issue that a majority of Americans support, but we need support from across the aisle.…”