Phil Gingrey: “I would like to close in celebration of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day, whether by working…”

“I would like to close in celebration of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day, whether by working the beat, extinguishing a four-alarm fire, or ensuring equal justice under the law by means of the gavel. As I mentioned earlier, when these individuals put on their uniforms, they become representatives of the community in service of the community. They are not enforcing their own will; but they are, rather, seeking guidance from and working to uphold the laws of the land. Mr. Speaker, while there are some individuals who are occasionally accused of abusing their power, the vast majority, the vast majority, of these civil servants are only doing their job admirably; and, therefore, there is absolutely no justification for an accused or guilty individual to ever attach their anger to or seek revenge against these individuals who are only doing their duty. Unfortunately, the increase of violent activities against judges, and we talked about that here during this hour, court officers, witnesses, victims, and law enforcement has made this bill not only necessary but also a top priority in the preservation of our system of law and justice. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to the discussion of H.R. 1751 and the numerous amendments this rule has made in order. As always, I urge my colleagues to support the rule and the underlying bill. Mr.…”