Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this week, we honor our incredible law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. At a moment when some Americans have lost confidence in our country's institutions, we must come together to forge a new path of unity and purpose by addressing every injustice while acknowledging the positive actions of our police officers. This week, I cosponsored the JUSTICE Act to provide needed police reform to help ensure positive, fair policing. This legislation helps ensure law enforcement agencies and officers are kept safe. I know firsthand the importance of body cameras, not only for accountability, but also for the safety of every law enforcement officer. As mayor of Miami-Dade County, I was one of the first in the country to implement a program putting body cameras on our police officers. This legislation will help replicate what we did in Miami- Dade County across the country by providing $500 million for State and local law enforcement agencies to equip officers with body cameras. Police officers deserve to know we have their backs. Their commitment to their communities, their willingness to put their lives on the line to keep our children and grandchildren safe, must be commended and not attacked. It is time to step up and give our police officers the support they deserve.”