Political Quotes

“I appreciate the remarks of my friend from Alabama, my gym mate and friend and colleague. I would say this. This is simply a renewal of a bill that has passed the Senate unanimously several times before. These days, technology has allowed us to make undetectable a firearm--no metal. It can get right through a metal detector. I would like to improve on this bill but, because it expires by December 9, right before we get back, I was hoping we could simply pass the existing law that is on the books. I am afraid that will not happen. I understand why my colleague from Alabama objected. I hope as soon as we come back we might get this body to pass it and maybe get the House to pass it. We are in a dangerous world. To allow terrorists, criminals, those who are mentally infirm, to walk through metal detectors with guns that are made of plastic and then use them at airports, sporting events, and schools is a very bad thing. What makes us need to do this rather quickly is that a few months ago someone in Texas published on a Web site a way to make a plastic gun, buying a 3-D printer for less than $1,000. There are over 200,000 copies, hits on that Web site. People hit the Web site then, so we have to move quickly here. I hope we can move as soon as we get back. I do understand the objection of my colleague tonight, given everything that has happened today, but we cannot wait. I hope nobody will object to this bill.…”