María Elvira Salazar: “I have spent the last 6 years of my life as the attorney general of the great State of Colorado working with people I…”

“I have spent the last 6 years of my life as the attorney general of the great State of Colorado working with people I consider to be my brothers and sisters in law enforcement. I have met with the widows of fallen officers, and I led our State efforts to train Colorado's 14,000 peace officers. I have deep respect for the 750,000 men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives every day to keep each of us and our communities safe. These men and women will be the backbone of our Nation's Homeland Security efforts. I respect their judgment and opinion. In that regard, I stand with the Fraternal Order of Police, the National District Attorneys Association, the FBI Agents Association, and the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, all of whom have endorsed Judge Gonzales as Attorney General. I have spoken to Judge Gonzales about the needs of law enforcement around the country. He has pledged his support and has pledged to come to Colorado to meet and learn from Colorado's heroic law enforcement officers about their experiences and their needs. Finally, Judge Gonzales, I believe in his heart, knows about the importance of civil rights and liberties. He knows first hand of the indignities of a society that turns a blind eye to discrimination and prejudice.”