Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week as the first 911 dispatcher in Congress. During America's darkest moments, 911 dispatchers are the first responders, from talking people out of committing suicide to handling active-shooter situations. Every single day, 911 dispatchers talk to people during the most difficult times in their lives. Despite their hard work, 911 dispatchers are classified as clerical workers, making them first on the chopping block for budget cuts, leading to staffing shortages for an already stressful job. For this reason, I urge Congress to pass my 911 SAVES Act to honor 911 dispatchers with a well-deserved reclassification. ____________________”