Chris Murphy

“The European Union needs a comprehensive, continent-wise, transnational counter-terrorism center that has the authority to track threats across borders.”

“Unfortunately, the state of national security under the Trump administration is far from strong.”

“Ultimately, stability in Syria will come from decisions made on the ground by the Syrian people and by their immediate neighbors.”

“What we do in Connecticut is ban assault weapons. We ban high-capacity magazines. We have true universal background checks, and we require everybody to get a permit from their police department before they can carry a pistol.”

“I grew up in a pretty economically safe, physically safe household, and, you know, now my life is defined by other people's trauma and by other people's emotional experience with it, and I think I'm richer for that, frankly.”

“I play in the congressional baseball game.”

“More Democrats should be speaking without vetting their statements through their staff because it will feel realer.”

“We have a cleaner system of government in this state where people run based on their ideas, not based on their ability to raise money.”

“Congress should pass legislation that mandates increased information sharing for any country that wants to participate in the Visa Waiver Program.”

“If you want to change our gun laws, the best thing you can do is find a group that speaks to you and get involved.”

“Most elected officials don't want you to know about the world of political fundraising because they fear that it paints an unflattering portrait of public life.”

“I can't throw a nickel from the Capitol without hitting a think tank that's been financed by one of the Gulf States.”

“There are numerous groups across the country, both local and national, that are working to prevent gun violence in our communities.”

“Creating deep and meaningful change in this country takes time - years and sometimes decades.”

“I worry that there are financial ties between the Trumps and the Saudi royal family.”

“Our veterans made a commitment to our country when they signed up.”

“Participatory democracies. Open economies. Web-based communication. All American innovations to the great conundrums of the globe.”

“For far too long, Washington has denied the American citizens of Puerto Rico vital human services and adequate health care funding.”

“American values don't begin and end with destroyers and aircraft carriers.”

“There is just no substitute for seeing a disaster area firsthand and getting the chance to speak in person to victims and responders.”