Val Demings

The independent commission, I think, would be the best way to do it. But we are not going to let this go away. The American people are not going to let it go away.

what happened on January 6th was shameful, it was disgraceful.

I`m not afraid of a tough fight. Rubio is.

I`m running for the United States Senate because of two simple words, never tired.

It is about the people that he is supposed to serve.

I am a unique candidate, right candidate, right time. And I look forward to this race.

This race is about everybody. This race is about leaving nobody behind. This race is about not picking winners and losers based on their ability to pay to play, like Rubio has done.

Now, we have an obligation to find out what happened, who was involved, how that happened, who funded it.

I’m running for the United States Senate because of two simple words, never tired.

This is about protecting our democracy, Joy. Everything that we care about and everything that we say that defines who we really are as a nation is caught up in what happened on January 6.

Climate change is a major threat to our country.

We would rather not go it alone, but we certainly have to be prepared to go it alone because we have to do something about this critical issue.

What I am hoping is that we will cultivate a generation of civil servants, that people believe in and trust...

Now, as we have hardened and continue to harden our defenses against a potential terrorist attack, we must also be prepared for the devastating effects of a severe weather event.

the United States should be a world leader on this issue.

The reality is, quite frankly, that the natural disasters have always occurred, and they will continue to occur.

This was not a Republican issue, a Democratic issue. Everybody in the country cared about this issue.

Having substantive legislation is more important than meeting a deadline.

The voters in Florida, the people in Florida, deserve to have a senator that is not there to represent himself or the most elitist.

I do not believe one or both Florida senators will support this legislation.

Well, Lawrence, let me say it`s good to be back with you. And what a day of reflection, but I also feel like it is a day of hope. When we look back over the last year after this very tragic event, a lot has changed. And I join my…

I believe that this legislation, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is not perfect. But I do believe it is a good start. The national database is a good thing. Looking at training is a good thing. Looking at policies is a good thing…

We have a great two-party system in this country, strong two-party system.

There is no doubt in my mind that those who have been working around the clock over the weekend are serious about getting this done.

I am seriously considering a run for the U.S. Senate, challenging Marco Rubio.