"The time for this administration to postpone accountability is over."
"We have provided our Republican colleagues with a meaningful opportunity to weigh in on the process."
"Congress is a coequal branch of government. We have a responsibility to conduct oversight. This is a responsibility we take very seriously."
"Too many guns are being used against innocent people, and too many ill-gotten guns are being used against innocent people, and we must put an end to it."
"The Second amendment does not prevent the government from enacting legislation to prevent gun violence."
"What we have lacked in recent years is the political will."
"Mr. Scalise was denied that opportunity. I think that is wrong."
"Thank you for this hearing, which is extraordinary, because it is the first hearing on gun violence in more than 8 years in the House of Representatives."
"So, we should repeal those restrictions?"
"Mr. Nadler, thank you for this hearing, which is extraordinary, because it is the first hearing on gun violence in more than 8 years in the House of Representatives."
"Him having to put this into the record is something that should be addressed."