Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, the operative clause of this resolution says simply that ``Congress and the American people extend heartfelt congratulations to the United States Capitol Police on the occasion its 175th anniversary, and express the sincerest gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police and their families, and in particular,'' as the gentleman from Georgia mentioned, ``the Eney, Chestnut and Gibson families, for their devotion to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people.'' It is hard to imagine that in the vaunted history of the Capitol Police, that we went from a single watchman in 1801 to the force that we now have today; from the perils of the War of 1812 to the perils of the war against terror. The men and women who wear the uniform here in the Capitol have served us extraordinarily well. I want to rise and commend the efforts of Chief Gainer and what they have been able to accomplish here in the Capitol, protecting the Members this body, the staffs, and the many tourists who come here on a regular basis. It was not lost on any Member of Congress that during the events of September 11 that it was the men and women who wear the uniform who were our first responders.”