Political Quotes

“I will close just after making this statement. My sister Lynnette Maria Johnson was murdered back on May 30, 1973. That happened right here in Washington, D.C. From high school sweethearts to college, these two individuals, my sister and this gentleman who stalked her and killed her, were an item. But when she went to college, she started meeting new people and her interests changed, and the gentleman just could not take it and so he continued to stalk her. Finally, it resulted in him killing her. At that time, I don't think there were any stalking laws that would have prevented his misconduct, and so I personally have a zero tolerance level for stalkers. I am proud to support this bill. Representative Poe, a trial lawyer and a trial judge who has seen so many cases like these in his career, I'm sure. And Mr. Royce of California spoke eloquently on this issue as well. So I want to congratulate him for introducing the Federal legislation that came before this. I would advise all victims that as soon as it starts happening, let the police know and go get some counseling so that you don't allow this thing to get out of control. If you hit it hard when it first rears up, I think that the chances are much better that the result down the line will be positive and not negative. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”