Joseph Morelle actually said...

"Unless we take common-sense steps supported by a majority of Americans, the American people, on the question of illegal firearms, we will never fully address or solve the violent crime issue here in W..."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for convening us."

"I do not think there is a responsibility I take more seriously as the Ranking Member of this Committee than the safety of staff, visitors, and certainly Members on or around the Capitol campus."

"I struggle to reconcile my colleagues' concerns about violent crime with a complete disregard of the key driver of those crimes."