Corzine: I come to the floor, moved by an event that happened this week. I went to a week for an officer on Monday night, gunned down by a gang member. Violence brought by illegal movement of guns in our society, and irresponsible dealing in guns. My amdt is to protect the rights of LE victimized by crime to secure compensation from those who facilitates arming criminals on a negligent basis. I know this amdt won't pass, and S.397 will. Talks about cops who sued dealer for million dollar settlement for selling guns to straw buyer. I think it's time we recognize we need the ability to use both criminal and civil justice system to protect our officers. We're putting people who protect us at risk everyday. Asks for voice vote.
Craig: Nobody questions Corzine's sincerity. We believe the laws are already with the officers, and the FOP agrees. Last year, this amdt was opposed by FOP. They don't believe a special category is necessary. This is an amdt that destroys S.397, calls for opposition
Schumer: It is hard to accept the fact that we are accepting a special industry, that deals with something that is dangerous, and giving them special immunity. We're giving it to one small group because they have influence. I also say that even when somebody is negligent, even when an org doesn't abide by the rules, they will still be exempt. How can we say that? I want people to remember the terror of the DC snipers. These terrorists obtained their assault rifle from Bullseye, who couldn't account for their sales. Yet they would be protected. Who would exempt a gun dealer who violated the law? I would say this. You wanna know why Americans are fed up with this body? Because of catering to a small group like this. I support 2nd, but no amendment is absolute, not 1st, not any.