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Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

We are able to be here today, Mr. Speaker, to conduct the people's business because of the good men and women who protect us in the U.S. Capitol, the men and women who wear the uniform and the badge every day. Mr. Speaker, it is now my…

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, because they are willing to risk their lives without hesitation, my colleagues and I honor them today. To continue the tribute, it is now my honor to yield to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Mrs. Hayes), who is also from a…

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, it is now my pleasure to yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick), a former Federal law enforcement officer.

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Thank you so much for that tribute. I now yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), the chair of the Law Enforcement Caucus. We are so grateful for the work that he is doing.

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

I thank the gentleman from Texas for that tribute to our law enforcement officers. I now yield to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Phillips).

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Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his comments, and we join him in grieving the death of the officer just yesterday. I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).

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Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Auchincloss). The gentlewoman has 5 minutes and 45 seconds remaining.

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his tribute. Mr. Speaker, as someone who served 27 years in law enforcement, who had the honor of serving as the chief of police, one thing I know for sure is that the police are the community, and…

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Val Demings
@valdemings· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, it is now my pleasure to yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Bustos), who comes from a law enforcement family.

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Darren Soto
@darrensoto· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Madam Speaker, I wholly support this bill, and I thank the leadership of Mr. Fortenberry from Nebraska and the ranking member, Mr. Westerman from Arkansas. This is a fitting honor for human rights and Tribal sovereignty. I urge my…

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12
Carlos Gimenez
@carlosgimenez· Republican · FL· May 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, this week, we honor our incredible law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. At a moment when some Americans have lost confidence in our country's institutions, we must come together to forge a…

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Darren Soto
@darrensoto· Democratic · FL· May 12, 2021

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 2208, introduced by Representative Veronica Escobar from Texas, amends the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act…

Congressional Record · 2021-05-12