Political Quotes

“the U.S. Capitol Police--so ubiquitous, so steady, so utterly competent. We take them for granted. Yet every day they defend us, our families, our staff, millions of tourists, ready to lay down their lives. Last Friday, two of them did: Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, each an 18-year veteran, each married, each with children. One in the prime of life; the other, a few short months from retirement. What a tragedy. The fact of the matter is that what happened on Friday could happen at any instant. One never knows when. In the crucible of a gun battle, Chestnut, Gibson, and other Capitol Police officers performed their duty in the most exemplary fashion. Chestnut and Gibson made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives to defend others. We can only speculate how many bystanders would have been killed, if not for their--and the other officers'--quick and appropriate actions. To the wives and children, other family members, and friends and colleagues of Officer Chestnut and Detective Gibson, our words cannot assuage your grief. But perhaps there is some solace in knowing that these fine two men, killed in the line of duty, have died the most honorable deaths, defending the United States Congress and its most sacred building. They are heroes.…”