Political Quotes

“Our Nation has a crisis of violence, particularly gun violence, and it is tearing at our communities. I have a husband and a baby shot dead, the mother calling: Where is my husband and baby? The baby is found dead. The cause of gun violence, $280 billion, $700 annually for every American, $488,000 for shootings dealing with medical and criminal expenses. My brothers and sisters, where are we in standing for America and law enforcement and families and children? Support H.R. 4118 so that we can divert children away from violence and move toward opportunities. I don't know what you are saying. I am fed up. Do something about it so that we can fight for justice in this country and stand for people who want to be safe in their community. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4118, the ``Break the Cycle of Violence Act,'' a bill that takes a vital step towards reducing community violence and improving public safety by investing in people, their communities, and established, evidence-based programs proven to help reduce violence. Our nation has a crisis of violence, particularly gun violence, that is tearing our communities apart. Violent crime is not a blue or red state problem--it ravages large cities, small towns, and even rural communities. It causes unspeakable pain to its victims and their families--regardless of party affiliation.…”