Political Quotes

“I want to thank my colleague from Pennsylvania. I know he and I both share a passion on this issue. I think the vast majority of the Senators share a passion on this issue-- that we should be standing here in the U.S. Senate to make sure our law enforcement knows that we have their backs. As Senator Toomey just mentioned, this is happening all across the country. The men and women who put on the uniform to protect us are being targeted simply because they wear the uniform to protect us. If this is not an issue that cries out for some kind of action, some kind of discussion to prevent this and tell these brave men and women, whether in Alaska or Pennsylvania or New Mexico, that we have their backs, I don't know what that topic is--I don't know what that issue is. Unfortunately, Senator Toomey tried to move his legislation the last couple of days, and it was thwarted. Now my legislation to send the message that we are not going to let criminals get away with these kinds of heinous crimes, that the Senate is watching, and that we have the backs of law enforcement and their families--that is a really important message to send right now. I am disappointed in my colleague for objecting. We will continue to work on this issue and, as Senator Toomey mentioned, the violence issue, which is a hugely important issue in my State for my constituents.…”