Political Quotes

“Mr. President, in May, thousands of law enforcement officers from around the Nation came together at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC to commemorate Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Congressional resolution that created this day of reflection dedicated it to the extraordinary law enforcement officers ``who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws,'' as well as the ``Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.'' As we commemorate Peace Officers Memorial Day, it is vital for us to not only to honor the extraordinary work of our Nation's law enforcement professionals, but also to listen to their suggestions for how we can make our Nation a safer place to live. And on one subject, the overwhelming majority of our Nation's law enforcement communities have been resolute and clear: Congress needs to support common sense measures, such as background checks for gun sales, to help stem the gun violence that plagues our Nation. This is far from a revolutionary idea. Polls consistently show that approximately 90 percent of Americans support universal background checks.…”