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But that's all it was. It was an agreement to have the debate. It was no sign of how they may vote on final passage. And there are a lot of skittish Democrats, you know, many of them who are up in 2014, people like Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, many Democrats in red st...
but that's all it was it was an, agreement to have the debate it was no sign of how they. may vote on final passage, and there are a lot of skittish democrats you know many of; them who are up in 2014, people, like mark begich of. alaska and mark pryor of arkansas and mary landrieu of louisiana many democrats in red st...
But that's all it was, It was an agreement to have the debate It. was no sign of how they. may vote on final passage And there, are a lot of skittish Democrats you know many, of them who are up, in 2014, people, like Mark, Begich of Alaska and Mark, Pryor of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu; of. Louisiana many Democrats in r...
but that's all it was. it was an agreement to have the debate. it was no sign of how they may vote on final passage. and there are a lot of skittish democrats, you know, many of them who are up in 2014, people like mark begich of alaska and mark pryor of arkansas and mary landrieu of louisiana, many democrats in red st...
So we don't know if we're going to have these kind of votes or not, whereas the Republicans have their own amendments. I mean first of all the Democrats have several amendments: the extended background check; the assault weapons ban, which nobody thinks will pass; limiting the magazine ammunition, size of the magazine.
so we don't know if we're going to have. these kind of votes or not whereas the republicans have their own amendments i mean first of all the democrats have several amendments: the extended background check the assault weapons ban which nobody thinks will pass limiting the magazine ammunition size of the
So we don't know if we're going to have these kind of votes or not whereas the Republicans have their own amendments. I mean first of all the Democrats have several amendments: the extended background check the assault weapons ban which nobody thinks will pass limiting the magazine ammunition size of the
so we don't know if we're going to have these kind of votes or not, whereas the republicans have their own amendments. i mean first of all the democrats have several amendments: the extended background check; the assault weapons ban, which nobody thinks will pass; limiting the magazine ammunition, size of the magazine.
Size of the magazine.
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size of the magazine.
But the Republicans have one, as well. John Cornyn of Texas has an amendment that basically says that somebody who is allowed to carry a concealed weapon in a state that allows it, other states should be allowed to respect that state's law. So both sides have amendments.
but the republicans have one as well john cornyn of texas. has an amendment that basically, says that somebody who is allowed to carry a, concealed weapon in a state that allows it. other states should, be allowed to. respect that state's law so both sides have
But the Republicans have one as, well John Cornyn, of Texas has an amendment that basically says that somebody who is allowed to carry a, concealed weapon in, a, state, that allows it other states should be allowed to respect that state's law So both sides have
but the republicans have one, as well. john cornyn of texas has an amendment that basically says that somebody who is allowed to carry a concealed weapon in a state that allows it, other states should be allowed to respect that state's law. so both sides have amendments.
And of course the Democrats say if our side, if our, the Democratic side, is losing on these things, and the Republicans and the pro-gun folks start winning, they may even pull down the bill itself or at least vote to defeat it.
and; of course. the democrats; say, if our side if our the democratic side is losing on these things and the republicans and the pro-gun folks; start winning, they may even. pull down the bill itself or at least vote to defeat
And of course, the Democrats say if our side if our the Democratic. side is losing on these things and the Republicans and the. pro-gun folks start winning they may even pull down the. bill itself or at least vote to defeat
and of course the democrats say if our side, if our, the democratic side, is losing on these things, and the republicans and the pro-gun folks start winning, they may even pull down the bill itself or at least vote to defeat it.
Although, I mean, I think it's fair to say that people are getting a little pessimistic about the chances of real gun reform, any reform on either side of existing gun legislation. Is that relatively...
although i mean i think it's fair to say that people are getting a little pessimistic about the chances of real gun, reform any reform on either side of existing gun legislation is that
Although I mean I think it's fair to say that people are getting a little pessimistic; about the chances of real gun, reform any reform on either. side of existing gun legislation Is that
although, i mean, i think it's fair to say that people are getting a little pessimistic about the chances of real gun reform, any reform on either side of existing gun legislation. is that relatively...
Well, in the fact that no - there has not been any kind of gun law passed since 1994, the assault weapons bill that went out of business after 10 years. But the fact that two pro-gun, moderate, conservative senators, Pat Toomey, the Republican of Pennsylvania, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, the fact that they got togeth...
well in the fact that no - there has not been any kind of, gun law passed, since; 1994, the assault weapons. bill that went out of business after 10 years but the fact that two pro-gun moderate conservative senators pat; toomey the republican of pennsylvania joe manchin. of west virginia the fact that they got together...
Well in the fact that no - there has, not been, any kind of, gun law passed since 1994, the assault weapons. bill, that went, out of business after 10 years But the fact that two pro-gun; moderate conservative. senators Pat Toomey, the Republican of. Pennsylvania Joe Manchin of, West Virginia the fact, that they got to...
well, in the fact that no - there has not been any kind of gun law passed since 1994, the assault weapons bill that went out of business after 10 years. but the fact that two pro-gun, moderate, conservative senators, pat toomey, the republican of pennsylvania, joe manchin of west virginia, the fact that they got togeth...
And of course in the wake of Sandy Hook, if we don't get anything out of today's votes, and the votes start at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, then we may be really at square zero again.
and of course in the wake; of sandy hook if we don't get anything out of today's votes and the votes start at 4 p.m eastern time then we may be really at square zero
And of course in. the wake of Sandy Hook if we don't get anything out of today's votes and the votes start at 4 p.m Eastern Time then, we, may be really at square zero
and of course in the wake of sandy hook, if we don't get anything out of today's votes, and the votes start at 4 p.m. eastern time, then we may be really at square zero again.
All right, well, there's another thing that may have a chance, and that's immigration deal, and that's because of a bipartisan proposal, as well. We finally have the full Gang of Eight bill, which Marco Rubio has been touting. What are the chances for immigration?
all right, well there's another thing that may have, a chance and that's immigration deal and that's because of a bipartisan proposal as well we finally have the full gang of eight, bill which marco rubio has. been touting what are the chances for
All. right well there's another thing that may have a chance and that's immigration deal and that's because of a, bipartisan. proposal as well We finally have the full, Gang of Eight. bill which Marco. Rubio has, been touting What are the chances, for
all right, well, there's another thing that may have a chance, and that's immigration deal, and that's because of a bipartisan proposal, as well. we finally have the full gang of eight bill, which marco rubio has been touting. what are the chances for immigration?
Well, Marco Rubio is the key person. Of course there are a lot of Democrats who were ready to go with this much earlier. Rubio is being very cautious, and understandably so, because conservatives are looking at him very closely. He is Latino, he is from Florida...
well marco rubio is the key. person of course there are a lot of democrats who were, ready to go with this much earlier rubio is being very cautious and understandably so because conservatives are. looking at him very closely he is. latino he is from
Well Marco Rubio is the, key person Of, course there are a lot of Democrats who were ready to go with this, much earlier Rubio is being very cautious and understandably so because conservatives are looking at him very closely He. is, Latino he is from
well, marco rubio is the key person. of course there are a lot of democrats who were ready to go with this much earlier. rubio is being very cautious, and understandably so, because conservatives are looking at him very closely. he is latino, he is from florida...
Looking at him as a possible presidential candidate.
looking at him as a possible, presidential
Looking; at. him as a possible presidential
looking at him as a possible presidential candidate.
Well exactly, 2016 is not far from his calculations. And except - it looks like that he's ready to sign on with this. It looks like the Gang of Eight are going to go along with this. Basically it's going to be, you know, you have to - if you're in the country 10 years, you have to pay a penalty of $2,000, you have to s...
well, exactly 2016 is not far from his calculations and, except - it looks like that he's ready, to sign on with this it looks like; the gang of eight are going to go along with this basically it's going, to be you know you have to - if you're. in the country 10 years you have to pay a penalty of $2,000, you have to sp...
Well exactly 2016 is not. far from his calculations And except - it looks like that he's, ready to sign on with this. It looks like the Gang of Eight are going, to go, along with this Basically it's going to, be you know you have to - if you're in the country 10 years you have to pay a penalty of $2,000, you have to sp...
well exactly, 2016 is not far from his calculations. and except - it looks like that he's ready to sign on with this. it looks like the gang of eight are going to go along with this. basically it's going to be, you know, you have to - if you're in the country 10 years, you have to pay a penalty of $2,000, you have to s...
You get a green card after 10 years and then possible citizenship after another three years.
you get. a; green card after 10 years and then possible citizenship after another three,
You get a green card after 10 years and then possible citizenship after, another three
you get a green card after 10 years and then possible citizenship after another three years.
Right, but none of that happens until this increased border security, and that's part of the deal, as well. And everybody seems to be signing off on this at least in the Senate. And of course the question with everything, with immigration as well as guns, is we don't know how the House will react.
right but none of that happens until this increased border security and that's. part, of the deal as well and everybody seems to be signing off on this at, least in the senate, and of course the question; with everything with immigration as well as guns is we don't know how, the house will
Right but none, of that happens until this increased border security and that's part of the deal as well And everybody seems to be signing off on this at least in the Senate And of. course the question with everything with immigration as well as, guns is we don't know how the House will
right, but none of that happens until this increased border security, and that's part of the deal, as well. and everybody seems to be signing off on this at least in the senate. and of course the question with everything, with immigration as well as guns, is we don't know how the house will react.
And of course we keep hearing the word amnesty a lot from folks on the House side or opponents in the Senate. So we'll just have to wait and see what happens. But right now immigration reform or immigration overhaul looks more promising right now than gun overhaul, at least in the Senate.
and of. course we keep hearing the word amnesty a lot from folks on the house side or opponents. in. the senate so we'll just have. to wait and see what happens but right now immigration reform or immigration overhaul looks more promising right now than, gun overhaul at least in the
And of course we keep hearing, the word amnesty a lot, from. folks on, the House side or opponents. in the Senate So we'll just have to wait and see what happens But right, now immigration reform or immigration overhaul looks more promising right now than gun overhaul at least, in. the
and of course we keep hearing the word amnesty a lot from folks on the house side or opponents in the senate. so we'll just have to wait and see what happens. but right now immigration reform or immigration overhaul looks more promising right now than gun overhaul, at least in the senate.
OK, so let's talk a little bit about where we began because we only have about a minute left before we have to take a break, about the chances for, say, for example, Anthony Weiner in New York. Polls show him second in the running.
ok, so let's; talk a little bit about where we. began because we only have about. a minute left before we have to take a break about, the chances for say for example, anthony weiner in new york polls show him second in the
OK so let's talk a; little bit about where we began because we only have about a minute. left before we have to take a break about the chances for say for example Anthony, Weiner in New York Polls show him, second in the
ok, so let's talk a little bit about where we began because we only have about a minute left before we have to take a break, about the chances for, say, for example, anthony weiner in new york. polls show him second in the running.
Well yes, but, you know, but of course he certainly has...
well yes but you know but of course he certainly
Well yes but you know but of course he. certainly,
well yes, but, you know, but of course he certainly has...
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Yeah, I was thinking today that the speaker of the House was probably Pollyanna. I mean, we really were in a different time. People picnicked on the lawn of the Capitol. Cars regularly drove in and out. Pizza delivery boys, and they were all boys, would come in with pizzas, and security would literally wave them throug...
yeah i was thinking today that the speaker. of the house was probably pollyanna i mean we really were in a. different time. people picnicked on the lawn; of the capitol cars regularly drove in and out pizza delivery boys and they were all, boys would come in with pizzas and security would literally wave them
Yeah I was thinking today that. the speaker of the House. was probably Pollyanna I mean, we really were in. a different time People picnicked on, the lawn of the Capitol. Cars regularly drove in and out Pizza; delivery boys and they were all boys would come, in with pizzas and, security would literally wave them,
yeah, i was thinking today that the speaker of the house was probably pollyanna. i mean, we really were in a different time. people picnicked on the lawn of the capitol. cars regularly drove in and out. pizza delivery boys, and they were all boys, would come in with pizzas, and security would literally wave them throug...
Well, yes, I mean, he has voter identification. You know, when Gary Hart dropped out of the race, my political junkie column is all about this this week, but when Gary Hart dropped out of the race because of the sex scandal in '87, came back into the race, he was immediately the frontrunner because of course everybody ...
well yes i mean he has voter identification, you know when gary. hart dropped out, of the race my political junkie, column is all about this this week but when gary hart dropped out of the race because of the sex scandal in '87, came back into the race he was immediately the. frontrunner because of course everybody kno...
Well. yes I mean he has voter identification You know when Gary Hart dropped out of the race my, political junkie column is all about this this week but when Gary Hart dropped out, of the race because of the sex scandal in '87, came back into the race he was immediately the, frontrunner because of. course everybody kno...
well, yes, i mean, he has voter identification. you know, when gary hart dropped out of the race, my political junkie column is all about this this week, but when gary hart dropped out of the race because of the sex scandal in '87, came back into the race, he was immediately the frontrunner because of course everybody ...
He wants to be mayor. He has $4 million to spend. He's very, very smart. But can voters forgive the famous tweets?
he wants to. be mayor he has $4 million to spend he's very very smart but can voters forgive the. famous
He wants to. be mayor He has $4 million to spend He's very, very smart But can voters forgive. the famous.
he wants to be mayor. he has $4 million to spend. he's very, very smart. but can voters forgive the famous tweets?
All right, stay with us, Ken. Of course when we come back we'll get an update on the suspicious packages that were intercepted before delivery to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker. Stay with us. Also things are continuing to develop quickly in the investigation of the bombings in Boston. We're expecting details ...
all right stay with us. ken of course when we come back we'll get, an update on the, suspicious packages that were intercepted before delivery to president obama and senator roger wicker stay with us also things are continuing to develop quickly in the investigation of. the, bombings in boston we're expecting. details ...
All right stay with us Ken Of course when we come back we'll, get an update. on the, suspicious packages that were, intercepted, before, delivery to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker Stay with us Also things are, continuing to develop quickly in the investigation of the bombings in Boston. We're expecting detail...
all right, stay with us, ken. of course when we come back we'll get an update on the suspicious packages that were intercepted before delivery to president obama and senator roger wicker. stay with us. also things are continuing to develop quickly in the investigation of the bombings in boston. we're expecting details ...
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This is TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. I'm Celeste Headlee. It's Wednesday, that means political junkie Ken Rudin is here with me. And today the Secret Service continues to investigate the suspicious package that was sent to President Obama. Preliminary tests indicate it could contain the poison ricin.
this is talk of the nation, from npr news i'm celeste headlee it's wednesday that means political junkie ken rudin is here; with me and today the secret service. continues to investigate the. suspicious package that. was sent to president obama preliminary tests indicate it could. contain the poison
This is TALK. OF THE. NATION from NPR News I'm Celeste Headlee. It's Wednesday that means political junkie Ken Rudin. is here with me And today the. Secret Service, continues to investigate the suspicious package that was sent to President Obama Preliminary tests indicate it could contain the poison
this is talk of the nation from npr news. i'm celeste headlee. it's wednesday, that means political junkie ken rudin is here with me. and today the secret service continues to investigate the suspicious package that was sent to president obama. preliminary tests indicate it could contain the poison ricin.
Another letter sent to Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, also tested positive for ricin in early tests, according to the FBI. And earlier today, parts of congressional offices in Washington were temporarily blocked off after suspicious packages were found there.
another letter sent to mississippi. senator, roger wicker also tested positive for ricin in early. tests according to the fbi and earlier today parts of congressional offices in washington were temporarily blocked off after suspicious. packages were found
Another letter sent to Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker also tested positive for. ricin in early tests according to the FBI And earlier today, parts of congressional offices in, Washington were temporarily blocked off after suspicious packages were found
another letter sent to mississippi senator roger wicker, also tested positive for ricin in early tests, according to the fbi. and earlier today, parts of congressional offices in washington were temporarily blocked off after suspicious packages were found there.
So if you've worked in politics, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a time when your office handled a threat. The number is 800-989-8255. You can also send an email to talk@npr.org. In a moment we'll speak with a former member of Congress about the threats Congress people face daily, I'm sure, and how that affects...
so if you've worked in, politics we want to; hear from you tell. us about a time when; your. office handled a threat the number, is 800-989-8255. you can also send an email to talk@npr.org in a moment we'll speak, with a former member of congress about the threats congress people. face, daily i'm sure and how that affe...
So if you've worked in politics we want to hear from you Tell us about a time when your office handled a threat The number is, 800-989-8255. You can also send an email to talk@npr.org In a moment we'll speak with a former member of Congress about the threats Congress people face daily I'm sure and; how that affects the...
so if you've worked in politics, we want to hear from you. tell us about a time when your office handled a threat. the number is 800-989-8255. you can also send an email to talk@npr.org. in a moment we'll speak with a former member of congress about the threats congress people face daily, i'm sure, and how that affects...
But first, NPR's Tamara Keith has been following this story and joins us from the Capitol. Tamara, the letter or package that was sent to the White House, it never made it to the building, the White House building, correct?
but first npr's tamara keith has been following this story and joins us from the capitol tamara the letter or package that was sent to the white house it never made it to the, building the white house building,
But, first NPR's Tamara Keith has been following this story and. joins us from the Capitol Tamara the letter or package that was sent to the White House it never made it to the building, the White House building
but first, npr's tamara keith has been following this story and joins us from the capitol. tamara, the letter or package that was sent to the white house, it never made it to the building, the white house building, correct?
That's correct, and also the letter sent to Senator Wicker never made it to the Capitol Building. All mail is processed off-site, and it was in fact a letter that was addressed to the president, not a package. And the Secret Service said that it contained a suspicious substance.
that's correct and also the letter sent to senator wicker never, made it to the capitol building, all mail is processed off-site and, it was in fact a letter that, was addressed to the president not, a package and the secret service. said that it contained a suspicious
That's correct and also. the, letter sent to Senator Wicker never made it to the Capitol Building All mail is processed off-site and it was in fact a letter that was addressed to the president not a package And the Secret Service said that it contained a suspicious
that's correct, and also the letter sent to senator wicker never made it to the capitol building. all mail is processed off-site, and it was in fact a letter that was addressed to the president, not a package. and the secret service said that it contained a suspicious substance.
But there are these remote mail screening facilities, much of this put into place after the anthrax scares after 9/11. So mail does not come directly into the Capitol complex at all. It goes into these remote facilities where, in the case of the letter to Senator Wicker, it was discovered and tested positive in a preli...
but there are these remote mail screening facilities much of this put into, place after the anthrax, scares after 9/11. so. mail does not come directly. into the capitol complex at all it goes into these remote facilities where in the case of the letter to, senator wicker it was discovered and, tested, positive in a pr...
But there are these remote mail screening facilities much of this put into place after the anthrax scares after 9/11. So mail does not come directly into the Capitol complex at all It. goes into these remote facilities where in the case of the letter to Senator Wicker it was discovered, and tested positive in a prelimi...
but there are these remote mail screening facilities, much of this put into place after the anthrax scares after 9/11. so mail does not come directly into the capitol complex at all. it goes into these remote facilities where, in the case of the letter to senator wicker, it was discovered and tested positive in a preli...
Well, let me stop you there. When you're talking about preliminary and further testing, what's the difference? Could you get a preliminary test that's positive for ricin and then a later test that's not?
well let me stop you. there when you're talking about preliminary and further testing what's the difference? could you get a preliminary test that's positive for ricin and then a later test that's
Well let me stop you there When you're talking about preliminary and further testing what's the difference? Could you get, a preliminary test that's positive for. ricin and then, a later test that's
well, let me stop you there. when you're talking about preliminary and further testing, what's the difference? could you get a preliminary test that's positive for ricin and then a later test that's not?
My understanding is that there are a lot of false positives, that, you know, it's sort of a field test, and then you would go to an actual lab and do a more sophisticated test that takes, according to the Capitol Police and the FBI, somewhere between 24 and 48 hours. So it's a more extensive and more likely to be accur...
my understanding is that there are a lot of false positives. that, you know it's sort of a field test and then you would go. to an actual lab and do a more sophisticated test that takes. according to, the capitol police and the fbi somewhere between 24 and, 48 hours so it's a more, extensive and. more. likely to be acc...
My understanding is that there are a lot. of false positives that you know it's sort of a field test and then you would go to an. actual lab and do a more sophisticated test that takes. according. to the Capitol Police, and the FBI somewhere between 24 and 48 hours So it's a, more extensive and; more likely to be. accu...
my understanding is that there are a lot of false positives, that, you know, it's sort of a field test, and then you would go to an actual lab and do a more sophisticated test that takes, according to the capitol police and the fbi, somewhere between 24 and 48 hours. so it's a more extensive and more likely to be accur...
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So at this point we don't really truly know...
so at this point we don't really truly
So at this point we don't really truly
so at this point we don't really truly know...
If there's any ricin at all.
if there's any. ricin at,
If, there's any ricin at
if there's any ricin at all.
It's possible that there isn't any at all. It's also possible that those preliminary tests were accurate.
it's possible that there isn't any at all it's also possible that those preliminary tests were
It's possible that there isn't any at all. It's also possible that those preliminary tests were
it's possible that there isn't any at all. it's also possible that those preliminary tests were accurate.
So we're also getting - you know, there's rumors flying everywhere. One thing we heard from Senator Carl Levin was that he says his office in Saginaw, Michigan, received a suspicious letter or package. Have you been able to confirm that?
so we're also getting - you know there's rumors flying everywhere one thing we heard from senator carl levin was that he says his office in saginaw michigan received a suspicious letter or package have you been able to confirm
So we're, also getting - you know there's rumors. flying everywhere One thing we heard from Senator Carl Levin was. that, he says his office, in Saginaw. Michigan received a suspicious letter or package Have you been able, to confirm
so we're also getting - you know, there's rumors flying everywhere. one thing we heard from senator carl levin was that he says his office in saginaw, michigan, received a suspicious letter or package. have you been able to confirm that?
Well, all I've been able to confirm is that he, in fact, does say that his office received a suspicious letter and that they did what they're supposed to do with it, which is they called the authorities, and the letter is now being tested. It - we don't know yet if there was anything about it other than something that ...
well all i've been able to confirm is that he in fact does say that his office received a suspicious. letter and that they; did what they're supposed to do with it. which is they called the authorities and. the letter is now being tested it - we don't know yet if there was anything about it other than something that ma...
Well all I've been able to confirm is that he in fact; does say that his office received. a suspicious letter. and that they did what they're supposed to do with it which is they called the authorities and the letter is now being tested It - we don't know yet if there was anything about, it other than something that. m...
well, all i've been able to confirm is that he, in fact, does say that his office received a suspicious letter and that they did what they're supposed to do with it, which is they called the authorities, and the letter is now being tested. it - we don't know yet if there was anything about it other than something that ...
And then we also had these suspicious packages here at the Capitol.
and; then; we also had these suspicious packages here at the
And then we also, had these suspicious packages here at. the
and then we also had these suspicious packages here at the capitol.
At the office buildings.
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at the office buildings.
Yes, at the Hart Office Building and the Russell Office Building. And in the Hart Office Building, where I was hanging out at the periphery, mostly getting yelled at whenever I peeked my head around the corner, they were keeping people in their offices, they were keeping the atrium empty, and they were doing investigat...
yes; at the hart office building. and; the russell office building and in the hart office building where i was hanging out at the periphery mostly getting yelled at whenever i peeked my head around the corner they were keeping people in their offices they were keeping the atrium empty and they were doing investigations...
Yes at the Hart Office Building and the Russell Office Building And in the Hart Office Building where I was hanging out at the periphery, mostly getting yelled at whenever I peeked my head around the corner they were keeping people in their offices they were keeping the atrium empty and, they were doing investigations ...
yes, at the hart office building and the russell office building. and in the hart office building, where i was hanging out at the periphery, mostly getting yelled at whenever i peeked my head around the corner, they were keeping people in their offices, they were keeping the atrium empty, and they were doing investigat...
There were announcements going over the loudspeakers, and if anybody peered out of their office, they were immediately told in a firm voice to get back into their offices and hold in place.
there were announcements going over the loudspeakers and if. anybody peered out of their office they were immediately told in a firm voice. to get back into. their offices and hold in
There were announcements going over the loudspeakers and if anybody peered out of their office they were immediately told in a firm voice to. get; back into their offices and hold in
there were announcements going over the loudspeakers, and if anybody peered out of their office, they were immediately told in a firm voice to get back into their offices and hold in place.
So we will continue to monitor developments and bring you updates as they happen. Thank you so much, NPR's Tamara Keith.
so we will continue to monitor developments and bring you updates as they happen thank, you so much npr's tamara
So we will continue to monitor developments. and bring you updates as they happen Thank you so much. NPR's Tamara.
so we will continue to monitor developments and bring you updates as they happen. thank you so much, npr's tamara keith.
Absolutely. Let me just say that those buildings were all clear.
absolutely let me just say that those buildings were all
Absolutely Let me just say that those buildings. were, all
absolutely. let me just say that those buildings were all clear.
Right, exactly.
right
Right
right, exactly.
Yes, we're fine now.
yes we're fine
Yes we're fine
yes, we're fine now.
With us from the Capitol, not holed up in an office somewhere, thanks so much Tamara.
with us from the capitol not holed up. in an, office somewhere thanks so much
With us from the, Capitol not holed up in an office somewhere thanks so much
with us from the capitol, not holed up in an office somewhere, thanks so much tamara.
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you're welcome.
I want to very quickly mention what's been happening with Boston, as well, because we're continuing to monitor developments out of Boston on the case of the bombings there from Monday. Right now sources tell NPR no arrests have been made. We will continue to bring you updates as we get them.
i want to very quickly mention what's been happening with boston as well because we're, continuing to monitor developments out of boston on, the case of the bombings there from. monday right now sources. tell npr no arrests have been made we will continue to bring you updates as we get
I want to very quickly mention what's been, happening with Boston as well because we're continuing to monitor developments. out of Boston, on the case, of the bombings there from Monday Right now, sources tell, NPR no. arrests have been made We will continue to bring you updates as we, get
i want to very quickly mention what's been happening with boston, as well, because we're continuing to monitor developments out of boston on the case of the bombings there from monday. right now sources tell npr no arrests have been made. we will continue to bring you updates as we get them.
But to continue with the discussion about the threats to Congress people and politicians, joining us now in Studio 3A is former Congressman Jack Buechner, a Republican. Buechner represented Missouri's 2nd District from 1987 to 1991. First of all, welcome to TALK OF THE NATION.
but to continue with the discussion about. the. threats to congress people and politicians joining us now. in studio. 3a is, former congressman jack buechner a republican buechner represented missouri's 2nd district from 1987 to 1991. first of all welcome to talk of the,
But to continue with the discussion; about the threats to Congress people and politicians, joining us. now in, Studio 3A is former. Congressman Jack Buechner a Republican Buechner represented Missouri's 2nd District from 1987 to 1991. First of all welcome to TALK OF THE
but to continue with the discussion about the threats to congress people and politicians, joining us now in studio 3a is former congressman jack buechner, a republican. buechner represented missouri's 2nd district from 1987 to 1991. first of all, welcome to talk of the nation.
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So you served in pre-9/11, fair to say a very different world in terms of threat assessment.
so you served in pre-9/11, fair, to, say a very different world in, terms of threat
So you served in pre-9/11, fair to say a very different world in terms of threat,
so you served in pre-9/11, fair to say a very different world in terms of threat assessment.
The Kaczynski bombings, the Unabomber, started to circulate about during this time, and so the sergeants of arms would give periodic, like, be careful about suspicious-looking packages. Well, that was down at the mail room. That wasn't in our office, except people regularly dropped envelopes off. I mean, lobbyists - an...
the kaczynski bombings the unabomber started to circulate about during this time, and so the sergeants, of arms would give periodic like be careful about suspicious-looking packages well that was down at the mail room that wasn't in our office except people regularly dropped envelopes off, i mean lobbyists - and when i...
The Kaczynski bombings the Unabomber started; to circulate about, during this time and so the sergeants of arms would give periodic like be careful about suspicious-looking packages Well that was down at. the mail room That wasn't in our office except people regularly dropped envelopes off I mean lobbyists - and, when ...
the kaczynski bombings, the unabomber, started to circulate about during this time, and so the sergeants of arms would give periodic, like, be careful about suspicious-looking packages. well, that was down at the mail room. that wasn't in our office, except people regularly dropped envelopes off. i mean, lobbyists - an...
And, you know, I cannot remember a day when anybody seriously worried about the contents of a package other than words that somebody would threaten you.
and you know i cannot remember a day when anybody seriously worried about the. contents, of a package other than words that somebody would threaten
And you know I cannot remember a day when anybody seriously worried about the contents of a package other than words that somebody would threaten
and, you know, i cannot remember a day when anybody seriously worried about the contents of a package other than words that somebody would threaten you.
Nobody in your office or that you ever know of said we got a suspicious package today, or we're concerned about something we got?
nobody in your office or that you ever, know of said we got a suspicious package, today or we're concerned about something we
Nobody in your office or, that you ever know of said we got a suspicious package today or we're concerned about something we
nobody in your office or that you ever know of said we got a suspicious package today, or we're concerned about something we got?
You know, again, I may have been oblivious to that, but I can tell you that I do not recall of any member of Congress at that time saying that they received a suspicious package. Does not mean that somebody didn't get one. I do not remember in four years getting one either at my district office or in my Washington offi...
you; know again i may, have been oblivious to that but; i can tell you that i do not recall, of any member of congress at; that. time saying that they received a suspicious package does not mean that somebody didn't get one i do not remember in four, years getting one, either at my district office or in my washington
You know again I may have been oblivious to that but. I can tell you, that I do not recall of any, member. of Congress at that time saying that they received a suspicious package Does not mean that somebody didn't get one I do not remember in four years getting one either at my district office or in my Washington
you know, again, i may have been oblivious to that, but i can tell you that i do not recall of any member of congress at that time saying that they received a suspicious package. does not mean that somebody didn't get one. i do not remember in four years getting one either at my district office or in my washington offi...
You know, Jack, Congressman, in addition to of course suspicious packages, you could be, as a member of Congress, as Gabby Giffords was, just appear at a shopping center and some person just lunges out with a gun. What security concerns did you have back in those days before there was electricity and TV and things like...
you know jack, congressman in addition to of course suspicious packages you could, be as a member of congress as gabby giffords was just appear at a shopping center and some. person just lunges out with a, gun what security concerns did you have back in, those days before there. was electricity and tv and things like
You know Jack Congressman in addition to of course suspicious. packages, you could be as a member of Congress as Gabby Giffords was just appear at a shopping center and some person just lunges out with a gun What security concerns did you have back in those days before there, was electricity, and TV and things like
you know, jack, congressman, in addition to of course suspicious packages, you could be, as a member of congress, as gabby giffords was, just appear at a shopping center and some person just lunges out with a gun. what security concerns did you have back in those days before there was electricity and tv and things like...
You know, I had the arrogance of being a pretty big guy and, you know, spending a lot of time on athletic fields. And I guess I had the belief that, well, I'm really not worried about it. I seriously was never worried about anybody pulling a gun or taking out a knife and stabbing me.
you know i had the arrogance of being a pretty big guy and you know spending a lot of time on athletic fields and i; guess i had the belief that, well i'm really not worried about it i seriously was never worried about anybody pulling a gun or taking out a knife and stabbing
You know I had the arrogance of being a pretty big guy and you know spending a lot of time on athletic fields And I guess I, had the belief that well I'm really not worried about it I seriously was, never worried about anybody pulling a gun or taking out a knife and stabbing
you know, i had the arrogance of being a pretty big guy and, you know, spending a lot of time on athletic fields. and i guess i had the belief that, well, i'm really not worried about it. i seriously was never worried about anybody pulling a gun or taking out a knife and stabbing me.
I can remember a couple of things when it was the airport expansion in my district was going on, and it was pretty hot discussion. I can remember the machinists' local that wanted TWA to be treated in a specific piece of legislation. And those were pretty hot meetings. And there was some chest-bumping.
i can remember a, couple of things when. it was the airport expansion in, my district was going on, and it. was; pretty hot discussion i can remember the. machinists' local that, wanted twa to be treated in a specific. piece. of legislation and those were pretty hot. meetings and there, was. some.
I can remember a couple of things when it was the airport expansion in my district was going on and; it was pretty. hot, discussion I can remember the machinists' local that wanted. TWA to. be treated in a specific, piece of legislation And those were pretty hot meetings And there was, some;
i can remember a couple of things when it was the airport expansion in my district was going on, and it was pretty hot discussion. i can remember the machinists' local that wanted twa to be treated in a specific piece of legislation. and those were pretty hot meetings. and there was some chest-bumping.
But, you know, it was never - I cannot recall of a moment when I actually felt that my - I was physically in jeopardy.
but. you know it was never - i cannot; recall of a moment when i actually felt that my - i was physically in
But you know it was never - I cannot recall of a. moment when I actually felt that. my - I was physically in
but, you know, it was never - i cannot recall of a moment when i actually felt that my - i was physically in jeopardy.
Did members of Congress ever talk to you about personal fears? I mean, of course we - you know, even though it was pre-9/11, there were still assassinations. They were - there was Jonestown, there was Bobby Kennedy, there were people again out there with some crazy motives.
did members of congress ever talk to you about, personal. fears? i mean of course we - you know even though it was pre-9/11, there were still assassinations they were - there, was jonestown there was bobby kennedy there were people again out there with; some crazy
Did members of Congress ever talk to you about personal fears? I mean of course we - you know even, though it was pre-9/11, there were still assassinations They were, - there was Jonestown there was Bobby Kennedy there were, people again out there with some crazy,
did members of congress ever talk to you about personal fears? i mean, of course we - you know, even though it was pre-9/11, there were still assassinations. they were - there was jonestown, there was bobby kennedy, there were people again out there with some crazy motives.
Absolutely, but I think - you know, everybody talks about arrogance of elected officials - I think part of that was that we were bulletproof, that we were in a - who would - first of all, who would assassinate a member of Congress? I mean that was sort of the idea. But that's all changed.
absolutely but, i think - you know everybody talks about arrogance of elected officials - i think part of, that was that we were bulletproof that we were. in a - who would - first of all who would assassinate a member of congress? i mean. that was sort of the, idea but that's all
Absolutely but I think - you know everybody talks about arrogance of, elected officials - I think. part of that was that we were bulletproof that we were in a - who would - first of all who would assassinate a member of Congress? I mean that, was sort of the idea But that's all
absolutely, but i think - you know, everybody talks about arrogance of elected officials - i think part of that was that we were bulletproof, that we were in a - who would - first of all, who would assassinate a member of congress? i mean that was sort of the idea. but that's all changed.
You know, I wonder when it changed for you, Congressman. We're speaking with Congressman Jack Buechner, who - a Republican represented Missouri's Second District. When did it change? Was it maybe the anthrax threats? Was it 9/11? Was it Gabby Giffords?
you know i wonder when it changed for you congressman we're speaking with congressman jack buechner who, - a republican represented missouri's second district when did it change? was it maybe the anthrax threats? was it 9/11? was it gabby
You, know I wonder when it changed for you Congressman We're speaking with Congressman Jack Buechner who - a Republican represented Missouri's Second District When did it change? Was it maybe the anthrax threats? Was it 9/11? Was it Gabby
you know, i wonder when it changed for you, congressman. we're speaking with congressman jack buechner, who - a republican represented missouri's second district. when did it change? was it maybe the anthrax threats? was it 9/11? was it gabby giffords?
I think 9/11, of course, raised the sensitivity of security to this level that perhaps during World War II there was a sensitivity to that because of saboteurs, and for that matter the Japanese population in California. But 9/11 I know changed things. At that time I was a lawyer working on Capitol Hill a lot, and you c...
i think 9/11, of course raised the sensitivity of security to this level that perhaps during world war ii there was a sensitivity to that because of saboteurs and for that. matter, the japanese population, in california but 9/11 i know changed things at that time i was a lawyer working on capitol, hill a lot and you, c...
I think 9/11, of, course raised the, sensitivity of security to this level that perhaps during World War II there was a, sensitivity to that because of saboteurs and for that matter the Japanese population in California But 9/11 I know changed. things At that time I was a lawyer working on Capitol Hill a lot and you co...
i think 9/11, of course, raised the sensitivity of security to this level that perhaps during world war ii there was a sensitivity to that because of saboteurs, and for that matter the japanese population in california. but 9/11 i know changed things. at that time i was a lawyer working on capitol hill a lot, and you c...
Everybody was jolted, and then the people charged with protecting the members of Congress, everything changed there. You know, getting screenings for the people going into the galleries, and don't forget the history, there had been people actually pulled machine guns out and pistols in the galleries of the House and th...
everybody was jolted and then the people charged with protecting the members of, congress everything changed there you know getting screenings for the people. going into the galleries and. don't forget the history there had been people. actually pulled machine guns out and, pistols in. the galleries of the house and th...
Everybody was. jolted and then the people. charged with protecting the members. of, Congress everything changed there You know getting, screenings for the, people going into the galleries and don't forget the history there, had been people actually. pulled machine guns out and pistols in the galleries of the House and ...
everybody was jolted, and then the people charged with protecting the members of congress, everything changed there. you know, getting screenings for the people going into the galleries, and don't forget the history, there had been people actually pulled machine guns out and pistols in the galleries of the house and th...
We want to put a call out to those of you listening, as well. If you're involved in politics, how have you dealt with threats as a member of politics? Go ahead, Ken.
we want to put a call out to those of you listening; as well if you're involved in politics how have you dealt with, threats as a, member of. politics? go ahead
We want to put a call out to those of you listening as well If you're involved in politics. how have you dealt with threats as a member of politics? Go ahead
we want to put a call out to those of you listening, as well. if you're involved in politics, how have you dealt with threats as a member of politics? go ahead, ken.
I was just going to ask Jack also one thing. Tamara Keith alluded to this earlier. We do have this amazing security on Capitol Hill in the post-9/11, anthrax, and the mail is sorted far away from the Capitol. But a suspicious letter or a package to your congressional office in a - you know, you have several congression...
i was just going to ask jack also one, thing tamara keith alluded to this earlier we do have, this amazing security on; capitol hill in the post-9/11, anthrax and the mail is sorted, far away from the capitol but a suspicious letter or a package to your congressional office in a - you know you have, several congression...
I was just going to ask Jack. also one thing Tamara Keith alluded to this earlier. We do have this amazing security on Capitol Hill in the post-9/11, anthrax and the mail is sorted far away from the Capitol But a suspicious letter or, a package to your congressional office in a - you know you, have several congressiona...
i was just going to ask jack also one thing. tamara keith alluded to this earlier. we do have this amazing security on capitol hill in the post-9/11, anthrax, and the mail is sorted far away from the capitol. but a suspicious letter or a package to your congressional office in a - you know, you have several congression...
Nope, not in the least.
nope not in the
Nope not in the
nope, not in the least.
Let me give everyone the number really quick. It's 800-989-8255. But what Ken's talking about is Senator Carl Levin just has said that he received something suspicious at his office.
let me give everyone the number really quick it's 800-989-8255. but what ken's talking about is senator carl levin just, has said that he received something suspicious. at his
Let me give everyone the number really quick It's 800-989-8255. But what Ken's talking about is, Senator Carl Levin just has said that he received, something suspicious at his
let me give everyone the number really quick. it's 800-989-8255. but what ken's talking about is senator carl levin just has said that he received something suspicious at his office.
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Well, who knows what crank would decide to do that, to sort of pile on. But the issues of today are - I don't want to say that issues were not as blood-and-guts as they are today. But I think that the level of rancor that comes out of the constituencies are people that don't live in your district, but hate you for a po...
well who knows what crank would decide to do that, to sort of, pile on but the issues of today are - i, don't want to say that issues were not as blood-and-guts as they are today but i think, that the, level of rancor that comes, out of the constituencies, are people. that don't live in your district but hate you for a...
Well who knows. what crank would decide to do that to. sort of, pile on But the, issues of today are - I don't want to. say that issues were not as blood-and-guts, as they are today But I think that the, level of rancor that. comes, out. of the constituencies are people that don't live in your. district but hate you fo...
well, who knows what crank would decide to do that, to sort of pile on. but the issues of today are - i don't want to say that issues were not as blood-and-guts as they are today. but i think that the level of rancor that comes out of the constituencies are people that don't live in your district, but hate you for a po...
What about threats, when someone threatens your life? If you get a postcard that includes a threat, maybe you don't make it public. But at what point do you decide that it's serious enough to report it to a security detail?
what about threats when someone threatens your life? if you get a postcard that, includes a threat maybe you, don't make it public but at what point do you decide that it's serious enough to report it, to a security
What about threats when someone threatens your life? If you get, a postcard that includes a threat maybe you don't make it public But at what point do you. decide that it's serious, enough to report it to a security
what about threats, when someone threatens your life? if you get a postcard that includes a threat, maybe you don't make it public. but at what point do you decide that it's serious enough to report it to a security detail?
Well, of course, the admonition that you're given is that anything that threatens your - you or your family or your staff, for that matter, even the - I hate to use the term the institution, but, like, all of you, or something like that - you're supposed to turn it in immediately to the security...
well of course the admonition that you're given is, that anything that threatens your - you or your family or your staff for that matter even the - i hate to; use the term the institution but like all of you or something like that - you're supposed. to turn it in. immediately to the
Well of course the admonition that you're given is that anything that threatens your, - you or your family or your staff for that matter even the - I hate to use the term the institution but like all of you or something like that - you're supposed to turn it in immediately to the
well, of course, the admonition that you're given is that anything that threatens your - you or your family or your staff, for that matter, even the - i hate to use the term the institution, but, like, all of you, or something like that - you're supposed to turn it in immediately to the security...
No matter what.
no matter
No matter
no matter what.
No matter what. It's not your job to decide whether it's a loony toon on the other end. It's your job to give it to authorities who can find out.
no matter what it's not your. job to decide whether; it's a. loony toon on the. other end it's. your job, to give it to authorities who can find,
No matter what It's not your job to decide whether, it's a loony toon, on, the other end It's your job to give it to authorities who can find
no matter what. it's not your job to decide whether it's a loony toon on the other end. it's your job to give it to authorities who can find out.
So did you then have to make a decision on whether or not to release something to the public or mention it publicly?
so did you then have to make a decision on whether or, not to release something to the public. or mention it
So did you then have to make a decision. on whether or. not to release something to the public or mention it
so did you then have to make a decision on whether or not to release something to the public or mention it publicly?
Well, you know, what I would say to that is, is that if it said I'm going to kill you, I'm going to kill your youngest son, I'm going to take out the next meeting, somebody, that's, of course, a real red flag.
well you know what i would say to that is. is that. if it said i'm going to kill you i'm going to. kill; your youngest. son i'm going to take out, the next. meeting somebody that's. of, course a. real red;
Well you know. what I would say to that is is that if it said I'm going to kill you; I'm going to kill your youngest son I'm going to take out the next meeting. somebody that's of course, a real red
well, you know, what i would say to that is, is that if it said i'm going to kill you, i'm going to kill your youngest son, i'm going to take out the next meeting, somebody, that's, of course, a real red flag.
Yeah.
yeah.
All of them using this weird construction.
all of them using this weird
All of them using this weird
all of them using this weird construction.
If somebody says you'll regret this, you don't want to do this, that could just mean they're going to run against you in the next primary. So you have to be a little judicious about it. And, you know, I used to practice law, and I represented some people that were kind of on the margins, and I had more threats from the...
if somebody says you'll regret. this you don't want to. do this, that could just mean they're, going to run against you in the next; primary so you have to be a little judicious about it and you know, i used. to practice law and i represented some people that were kind of on the margins and i had more threats from them...
If somebody says you'll regret this you don't want, to do this that, could just mean. they're going to run against you in the next primary So, you have to be a little judicious about it And you know I used to practice law and I represented some people, that were kind of on the margins and I had more threats from them t...
if somebody says you'll regret this, you don't want to do this, that could just mean they're going to run against you in the next primary. so you have to be a little judicious about it. and, you know, i used to practice law, and i represented some people that were kind of on the margins, and i had more threats from the...
Well, we're going to take a call here really quick from Sue in Boise, Idaho. Our question today, Sue, is for people who've been involved in politics: How do you deal with threats? What about you?
well we're. going to take a, call, here really quick from sue in boise idaho, our question today sue is for people who've been involved in politics: how do you deal with threats? what about
Well we're going. to take a call here really quick, from Sue in Boise Idaho Our; question today; Sue is for people, who've been involved in politics: How do you deal with threats? What about
well, we're going to take a call here really quick from sue in boise, idaho. our question today, sue, is for people who've been involved in politics: how do you deal with threats? what about you?
You know, I haven't been involved in politics in some time, but I worked on Capitol Hill from '79 to '89, a much simpler time. And at that time, Capitol Hill police were patronage folks. And the worst we - the most threatening situation would be maybe someone with - I don't know, for lack of a better phrase - mental he...
you know i haven't been involved in politics in some time, but i worked on capitol hill from, '79 to '89, a much simpler time and at that time capitol, hill police were patronage folks and the worst we - the most threatening situation, would be maybe someone with - i don't know for lack of; a. better phrase - mental he...
You know I haven't been involved in politics in some time but I worked on Capitol Hill from '79 to '89, a much. simpler time And at that time, Capitol Hill police were patronage folks, And the worst we - the. most threatening situation. would. be maybe someone with - I don't know for lack of a better phrase - mental he...
you know, i haven't been involved in politics in some time, but i worked on capitol hill from '79 to '89, a much simpler time. and at that time, capitol hill police were patronage folks. and the worst we - the most threatening situation would be maybe someone with - i don't know, for lack of a better phrase - mental he...
You worked - how - what position did you work in?
you. worked - how - what position did you work
You worked - how, - what position did you work
you worked - how - what position did you work in?
I was a legislative assistant for a member of Congress.
i was a legislative assistant for a member of
I was; a legislative. assistant for a member of
i was a legislative assistant for a member of congress.
So you - when you were sitting at that desk - let me get the picture in my mind here, Sue.
so you - when you were sitting at that desk - let me get the picture in my mind here
So, you - when you were sitting at that desk - let me get the picture, in my mind here.
so you - when you were sitting at that desk - let me get the picture in my mind here, sue.
Uh-huh.
uh-huh.
You were sitting a desk, and you had, like, a red panic button?
you were sitting a desk and you had like a red panic
You were sitting a desk and you had like a red panic
you were sitting a desk, and you had, like, a red panic button?
Well, I wouldn't call it a panic button. It was a little button under the desk. And, you know, again, you never felt like you were in a situation where you would panic. But if you were uncomfortable for any reason - because, remember, all those offices were completely open.
well i, wouldn't call it. a panic button, it was a little button. under. the desk and you know again. you never. felt like; you were in a situation where you, would panic but if you were uncomfortable for any reason - because remember all those offices were completely
Well I wouldn't call it a panic button It. was a little button under the desk, And you know again you never felt like you were in a situation where you, would panic. But if. you were, uncomfortable. for any reason - because remember. all those offices were completely
well, i wouldn't call it a panic button. it was a little button under the desk. and, you know, again, you never felt like you were in a situation where you would panic. but if you were uncomfortable for any reason - because, remember, all those offices were completely open.
Yeah.
yeah.
You know, there was absolutely - you know, there was...
you know, there was absolutely - you know there
You; know there was absolutely - you know there
you know, there was absolutely - you know, there was...
There were no metal detectors, yeah.
there, were no metal. detectors
There were no metal, detectors
there were no metal detectors, yeah.
...a Capitol Hill cop at every door, but it was - they were almost more like greeters.
...a capitol hill cop at every, door. but it was - they were almost more like
...a Capitol, Hill cop at every door. but it. was - they were almost more like
...a capitol hill cop at every door, but it was - they were almost more like greeters.
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You know, what I mean?
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Interesting.
interesting.
Yeah.
yeah.
...the youngest person in the office, in most cases.
...the youngest person. in the office in most.
...the youngest person in the office in most
...the youngest person in the office, in most cases.
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