“People shouldn’t have to be expected to have a master’s degree in election administration to vote, but they do need good information.”

Political Quotes

Elton Gallegly: “I cannot let the statement pass, and I thank the gentleman for yielding, that all law enforcement opposes it when I know…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 1996
I cannot let the statement pass, and I thank the gentleman for yielding, that all law enforcement opposes it when I know my good friend, the gentleman from California [Mr. Berman], knows that not to be true. In fact, just 3 days ago one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country, the California Sheriffs Association, strongly endorsed it. The National Alliance endorsed it. A large portion of the rank and file of the Fraternal Order of Police endorsed it. So I would say to the gentleman the cops on the street support it.
Said by
Elton Gallegly
California
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Addressing law enforcement support for a specific piece of legislation.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Elton Gallegly

Jul 18, 2012

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 8, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $24,000,000)''. Page 13, line 9, after the dollar amount…

govinfo.gov
Feb 10, 2014

I think it is a disgrace that the bills we've been entrusted enforcing the laws of the land would themselves violate the law. It is clear to me that some INS employees are on the wrong side of the bars. There is no question that Mr. Cadman…

congress.gov
Mar 19, 2013

Even when low-skilled Americans can find jobs, their wages are depressed by illegals and other low-skilled immigrants.

congress.gov
View all Elton Gallegly quotes

Other voices in this conversation