Political Quotes

“the goal of H.R. 1532, the Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, is one which I wholeheartedly support, sending a strong message to criminals who would desecrate or destroy property at a national cemetery, that the United States will not tolerate such disrespect of its veterans. Such cowardly crimes can only be performed by people who choose to ignore the sacrifices of those men and women who have served proudly and bravely in the U.S. Armed Forces. As originally introduced by the gentleman from California, H.R. 1532 created a new Federal crime of vandalism and theft at a national cemetery. The Committee on the Judiciary adopted an amendment which instructs the Sentencing Commission to review and amend its guidelines to provide a sentencing enhancement for any offense against property of a national cemetery. Under this approach, vandals who destroy national cemetery property will still receive the strong, swift punishment they deserve. This issue strikes a national nerve, and I am grateful to the gentleman from California for his dedication and concern for our veterans.”