Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, the tragic events over the weekend in Orlando defy comprehension. There is no way that reason can underlie this staggering loss of life, for the act itself flies in the face of reason. My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives and their families, and my thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured and are recovering from their wounds. This attack is the truest example of senseless violence and pure evil. Today, we mourn as a Nation because we will not allow hate to invade our own hearts and minds. America is better than that. But tomorrow, tomorrow, Mr. Speaker, and in the days and months to come, we can do something. We must do something. We must ensure that our LGBT brothers and sisters are welcomed by their communities, not subjected to discrimination. We must ensure that access to deadly weapons are sensibly controlled, and we must ensure that Congress no longer sits idly by while hate and violence continue to take innocent lives. But, today, Mr. Speaker, we pray for Orlando, though we know our prayers, our thoughts, our moments of silence, they are not enough. ____________________”