Madeleine Dean

Criminal justice reform is something that's a passion of mine.

The biggest impact of Citizens United is that it really took the gloves off with the broad language in Citizens United about how ingratiation and access can't possibly be corrupting.

However, a simple review of the numbers shows that there is a problem, and it is tied directly to the Supreme Court's ruling.

I think I will start, please, with Commissioner Weintraub, and this reflects some of the comments we just heard from Professor Smith.

I share that concern, and I hope that we will be able to move on that legislation, and I hope that the Senate would take it up.

The firearm used there was a ghost gun.

I want to affirmatively distance myself from some of the disparaging comments that I heard right here today that I really do not understand.

We need the Senate to swiftly pass the Violence Against Women Act, which contains additional protections for Native American women.

I strongly believe that Congress plays a critical role in addressing this epidemic of violence.

I hope you will urge this legislature and the President and the Senate to make sure that we close these holes, and we begin to save lives from gun violence.

I want to echo his urging of you to look at the two bills we passed nearly a year ago, H.R. 8, universal background checks, and H.R. 1112, closing of the Charleston loophole.

I introduced a bill this Congress. I want you to know of it. I know you are not here to advocate for any legislation. The Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act, which would prohibit the possession of any firearm that is undetectable by…

I think it is our job as policymakers to figure out that place in between.

I will with somberness of purpose, yet with confidence in our Constitution, be voting no on this amendment and be voting yes on these Articles of Impeachment.

What are you afraid of? This country was built by those who were brave enough to stand up against King George.

President Trump has made compliance with every demand a condition of even considering whether to honor subpoenas.

It is unnecessary for the House to go to the court to enforce subpoenas issued pursuant to an impeachment investigation.

I want to tell you thank you. I am in awe of you.

Who is obstructing Congress? President Donald Trump.

The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other officers and shall have the sole power of impeachment.

This is not about punishment or hate. It is about love. It is about love of this country, it is about protecting this country, and our precious Constitution, for all Americans yet to come.

The President's ongoing pattern of conduct threatens our most precious rights as Americans: the rights to choose our own leaders and hold them accountable.

He has abused the power of his office as President for personal gain, including his corrupt scheme to win reelection.

The evidence shows the President's wrongdoings. They are as clear as they are dangerous.

As Members of Congress we are entrusted with a generational duty, a duty to ensure that we leave our grandchildren with a Constitution as strong or even stronger than our predecessors gave us.