Political Quotes

“H. Con. Res. 74 authorizes use of the Capitol Grounds for the 20th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service--a most solemn and respectful service. I strongly support this resolution that honors police officers--brave men and women, who gave their lives in the daily work of protecting our families and us. On average, one officer is killed in this country every other day, approximately 23,000 are injured every year, and thousands are assaulted going about their daily routines. During last year 150 very devoted, brave officers from the ranks of state, local and federal service were killed in the line of duty--144 men, and 6 women were killed. The average age of those killed was 39 years, and they had an average of 10 years in service. In my state of Illinois three brave police officers died in the line of duty during 2000--At this time I would like to read their names into the record: Gregory M. Sears, Alane Stoffregen, and William Howard Warren. Their names will be etched on the memorial wall, and will join 4 other officers from Illinois already memorialized.”