Mike Garcia: “I just want to touch base. We are having a hard time in L.A. County right now.”

Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this bill, which would overrule rules implemented by D.C.'s elected leaders on when Metropolitan Police officers should pursue a fleeing car. Our debate here is a perfect example of why D.C. needs self-rule…

We have significantly increased the number of cases that we can do where we charge death resulting.

I think your giving yourself an A under these circumstances demonstrates a lack of self-awareness, frankly. I think you have earned an F.

You all know my number one priority is our troops, especially our junior enlisted, E-1 through E-6. They are the most precious, they are the most potent, and they are the most powerful weapon system that we have.