Asa Hutchinson: “I am proud to rise today as an original cosponsor of Senator Jeffords' and Senator Feinstein's resolution designating…”

“I am proud to rise today as an original cosponsor of Senator Jeffords' and Senator Feinstein's resolution designating this week as ``National Correction Officers and Employees Week.'' I commend them for their efforts to honor the 200,000 men and women who work in our Federal and State correctional institutions. Too often, American citizens overlook the importance of these men and women who must work with society's most hardened and dangerous criminals under difficult circumstances. Today, I want them to know how much I admire and appreciate them for their willingness to face danger daily as they work to enforce our Nation's laws and ensure the safety of all American citizens. At this time, I also offer my condolences to the families and friends of the 11 correctional officers who died in the line of duty last year. I am deeply appreciative of their sacrifices and am sorry for their loss.”