Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it has been my practice over the past decade to honor the men and women of law enforcement during National Police Week. This week is National Police Week. The annual candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will take place this evening. I should mention that 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the candlelight vigil. This year, the names of 320 officers killed in the line of duty are being added to the memorial. These 320 names include 119 officers who were killed during 2012, plus 201 officers who died in previous years but whose stories of sacrifice had been lost to history until now. Alaska did not suffer a law enforcement casualty in 2012. However, we have suffered three since the beginning of 2013, and I would like to take this opportunity to remember the three Alaskans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the heroes they are. Today I recognize three men, each of different backgrounds but all united in their bravery and willingness to go the extra step. John 15:13 says: ``There is no greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend.'' In Alaska, where we treat strangers in need of a helping hand as friends, these three individuals demonstrated a spirit not only worthy of their profession but that of a State and a people forever grateful for their sacrifice. Thomas Madole In law enforcement there is spirited debate over who walks the toughest beat in America.…”