Political Quotes

“The USML and the CCL are for listed exports of firearms. This jurisdictional transfer does not govern the illicit transfer of firearms that are often used in violent crimes and human rights abuses overseas. The U.S. Government will continue its longstanding end-use modernizing efforts, including vetting of potential end-users, to help prevent human rights abuses. As I stated during my opening remarks, when assessing Commerce's ability to take over this responsibility, it is hugely important to recognize everything that Commerce is already now in charge of, including, as I mentioned earlier, launch vehicles and missiles, explosives, military aircraft, submersible vessels, tanks, and the list goes on. This is not a new function for Commerce. It is a transition that started years ago during the last administration. This new rule should be finalized. What shouldn't be lost in this debate is how effectively Commerce is handling this responsibility with all the very important parts and categories that have already moved to their Department. Madam Chair, I urge all of my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Torres). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”