https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/01/25/video-ny-democrat-votes-for-gun-ban-while-admitting-that-it-wont-change-a-thing/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:23:33 -0400<![CDATA[This is one of the most extraordinary political speeches I&#8217;ve ever seen. NY state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. of Bronx County took to the floor of the state&#8217;s assembly during the gun control debate to speak on behalf of the bill that became law. That law was hastily rammed through the assembly, with very little debate allowed, in violation of state law. But Diaz still managed to note that the bill is entirely a Democrat venture. Politicians usually try to spread blame around just in case there are unintended consequences, as there have been with this law. He also noted that despite the fact that it would not do any good, he would still vote for it.]]>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:30:55 -0500<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2013/01/25/video-ny-democrat-votes-for-gun-ban-while-admitting-that-it-wont-change-a-thing-n176231