Chris Murphy Professions : United States Senator Born : August 3, 1973 Browse All Authors Top 135 quotes by Chris Murphy I really do worry that there is a quiet, unintentional message of endorsement that's sent when we do nothing or when all we do is talk, i think when there is not a collective condemnation with policy change from what is supposedly the world's greatest deliberative body that there are very quiet cues that are picked up by people who are contemplating the unthinkable in their mind. Chris Murphy latest-headlines The increasing number of women coming forward suggests a pattern of repeated harassment and unacceptable behavior that is impossible to ignore. Chris Murphy latest-headlines I’ve had enough, i’m going to stand here and hold the floor while we give our colleagues time to try to find a path forward. Chris Murphy politics I hope that this means something. Chris Murphy politics I think we have an interest in combating this group regardless of their connection to ISIL. Chris Murphy world We can't take the hit for it, that would put us out of business. Chris Murphy company-news We're getting emails like, 'Hey, I'm going to hold off on diesel for right now. Chris Murphy company-news I'd be pissed if I were a consumer. A lot of people may have bought it for the eco-friendly elements. Chris Murphy company-news I don't think you can say that the Syrian war wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the invasion of Iraq, but we certainly contributed to the ongoing mess in that region and inside Syria because of our occupation, our invasion, which after a set of circumstances, led to the development of ISIS. … I think we have a responsibility. Chris Murphy politics It doesn’t stand to reason that Germany is going to take 800,000 and the U.S. has only taken 1,500. Chris Murphy politics If we want credibility in the region, we’ve got to be seen as a partner in trying to solve this humanitarian crisis. Chris Murphy politics [The NRA] is absolutely pulling one over on their members, the NRA was for background checks a decade ago, and they changed their position, despite the fact that their members support background checks. Chris Murphy politics It is beyond comprehension that Congress is watching this epidemic of school shootings and chooses to do nothing. Chris Murphy politics It gives me hope that if I stick with this, families will stick with this alongside me. Chris Murphy politics You can only explain America's gun violence problem through guns, because mental illness doesn't automatically lead to violence, and it doesn't lead to violence anywhere else but America. Chris Murphy you violence gun problem American foreign policy needs to be driven by what will get results and what is legal, not by what satisfies our primal instincts of revenge. Chris Murphy legal will results revenge One of the smartest investments we can make in Connecticut is in job training programs. Chris Murphy smartest make job training Our veterans made a commitment to our country when they signed up. Chris Murphy veterans up country commitment I have gone from a proponent of campaign finance reform to a revolutionary during my time in public service. Chris Murphy service public-service finance time It can be frustrating that, despite widespread support for common sense gun safety measures, Congress is moving at a snail's pace. But remember that great change takes time. Chris Murphy great support change time Similar Authors Dan Coats united-states-senator Angus King united-states-senator Amy Klobuchar united-states-senator Bob Menendez united-states-senator Bob Corker united-states-senator Bob Casey, Jr. united-states-senator All Authors