Political Quotes

“Universal background checks will require that all gun sales be subjected to that important safeguard. This is about our solemn responsibility to keep our constituents safe. We can't pass a bill that is going to eliminate every single instance of gun violence, but I will tell you this: we can do a lot to significantly reduce gun violence in this country. These two bills are an important first step, broadly supported by the American people. I know that I speak for so many of my constituents when I say that we have a moral responsibility to do something to respond to the carnage of gun violence in this country. I had an event in Rhode Island at the National Day of Action, and a couple came up to me. They said: Congressman, we lost our son at Virginia Tech. When we saw you and your colleagues sitting down on the House floor, we thought finally someone is trying to do something about it. Let's respond to those parents and to all the other parents who have lost a child to gun violence. Let's pass these two bills and show the American people we can get something done that will help keep them safe. Mr. Speaker, I urge my Republican colleagues to bring those bills to the floor, and I thank the gentleman for yielding.”