Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to speak in favor of the Grassley- Cruz substitute. Now that the previous vote has been taken, I would suggest this is a bill we all should be able to support. This is a bill that provides major resources to prosecuting violent criminals, to going after felons, to going after fugitives, to preventing them from getting guns. It provides resources for school safety. It provides additional resources to improve the background check system and to encourage States to provide more records on mental health illness. This is a strong law enforcement bill. I know everyone in this body, regardless of party, wants to act decisively to stop violent crime, and it would be a shame if this amendment is subject to a partisan vote which would result in inaction rather than our standing together to put law enforcement resources toward stopping violent crime. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator's time has expired. The Senator from Vermont.”