Political Quotes

“Mr. President, millions of Americans and thousands of Iowans annually fall victim to senseless acts of crime. In their honor and in honor of the thousands of advocates, first responders, crisis hotline volunteers, and others who work tirelessly on their behalf, I introduced a resolution to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week. I thank Senators Leahy, Crapo, and Feinstein for joining me as cosponsors of this important resolution. In 2017, National Crime Victims' Rights Week takes place from April 2 through April 8. We have commemorated the week every April since 1981. Here in Washington, DC, and across the Nation, activities are being organized to highlight and promote this year's theme: ``Strength. Resilience. Justice.'' The theme for 2017 recognizes the strength of individual victims. It highlights the resilience of survivors as well as the victim assistance organizations who support survivors in their efforts to heal. And it reflects the importance of securing justice for crime victims. During this week, we also highlight the contributions of the crisis hotline volunteers and staff, victims' rights attorneys, advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners, police officers, and other emergency responders who provide critical assistance to survivors of crime in communities across the United States. On Friday, several of these individuals will receive awards during a ceremony hosted by the Office for Victims of Crime at the U.S. Department of Justice.…”