Political Quotes

“This week, members of the Hemet and Palm Springs Fire Departments gathered in Washington, D.C., for the International Association of Firefighters' annual legislative conference. I met with several of them in my office and want to express my personal appreciation for their unrelenting service that so often goes above and beyond their call of duty. Last December, tragedy struck in my district when three children and their father died in an apartment complex fire in Hemet, California. Despite the dangerous and grim circumstances, Hemet first responders worked heroically and helped save lives. Days later, the Hemet Fire Department, in a demonstration of kindness, joined with community members to give financial support for the victims' family and everyone affected by the fire. They simply said they were closing the loop. From fire to getting them back on their feet, they saw it as their responsibility to help those who were afflicted. This act of compassion shown by the first responders is just one example of the selflessness in which they live their lives every day. Mr. Speaker, I thank the firefighters from Hemet and Palm Springs, and I thank first responders everywhere. Their heroism is as inspiring as it is impactful. ____________________”