Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the sacrifice of two St. Petersburg, Florida, police officers who were killed in the line of duty yesterday. Sergeant Tom Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz were following up on a Fugitive Task Force warrant when they and a deputy U.S. marshal were ambushed and shot. Officer Yaslowitz was fatally shot while trying to arrest the dangerous fugitive; Officer Baitinger was shot while attempting to rescue his colleagues. Officer Yaslowitz was 39 years old. He was a K-9 officer and had worked with his canine partner, ``Ace,'' for the last 2 years. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and three young children. Sergeant Thomas J. Baitinger was 48 years old. He is survived by his wife, Paige. As my colleague, Congressman Bill Young, stated yesterday from this floor, we pray for their families, the St. Petersburg Police Department, Mayor Bill Foster, and Police Chief Chuck Harmon, and we honor the sacrifice of our community heroes and all who wear the uniform of service. ____________________”