I would certainly say that politics in Washington has changed dramatically since 1980. It's gotten to be a nasty business with so much divisiveness. Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill could disagree totally on issues and then get together for a social event. We need to moderate on both sides.

I don't believe gun owners have rights.

There is no personal right to be armed for private purposes unrelated to the service in a well regulated militia.

It [the Brady Bill] is not a panacea. It's not going to stop crimes of passion or drug-related crime.

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

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 would certainly say that politics in Washington has changed dramatically since 1980. It's gotten to be a nasty business with so much divisiveness. Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill could disagree totally on issues and then get together for a social event. We need to moderate on both sides.