Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I continue by saying that after reviewing Ms. Kagan's record of testimony at the confirmation hearing, Gun Owners of America concluded: . . . the available evidence portrays her as a forceful advocate of restrictive gun laws and as a person driven by political considerations rather than the rule of law. The NRA went on to write: . . . Ms. Kagan's record on the Second Amendment gives us no confidence that if confirmed to the Court, she will faithfully defend the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms of law-abiding Americans. For these reasons, the National Rifle Association has no choice but to oppose the confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Given the importance of this issue, this vote will be considered in the NRA's future candidate evaluations. Yes, the answer to the question of the Senator from Alabama is both the NRA and Gun Owners of America have opposed not only this nomination but also Justice Sotomayor's nomination. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the NRA's letter in opposition to the Sotomayor nomination. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: National Rifle Association of America, Fairfax, VA, July 23, 2009. Hon. Harry Reid, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, The Capitol, Washington, DC. Hon. Mitch McConnell, Republican Leader, U.S. Senate The Capitol, Washington, DC.…”