"I don't believe gun owners have rights."

"We're going to see fugitives and felons, eventually, being able to get guns much more easily."

"We are not for disarming people. When you have an epidemic it's a public health issue, a safety issue."

"Our main agenda is to have ALL guns banned. We must use whatever means possible. It doesn't matter if you have to distort facts or even lie. Our task of creating a socialist America can only succeed when those who would resist us have been totally disarmed."

"Unless they're a fugitive or a felon, or adjudicated mentally ill, we're not against them buying guns at all."

"The gun lobby finds waiting periods inconvenient. You have only to ask my husband how inconvenient he finds his wheelchair from time to time."

"I've thought Cheney was scary for a long time. Now I know I was right to be nervous."

"The House passage of our bill is a victory for this country! Common sense wins out. I'm just so thrilled and excited. The sale of guns must stop. Halfway measures are not enough."