But during this week I think we need to also think about the men and women in uniform who are out patrolling our streets, not just the Capitol Police, but at home in all of our districts that are working right now directing traffic, taking drug dealers off the streets, protecting our wives, protecting our families, protecting our husbands, protecting our citizens, the people we represent. We should never forget them for their constant service, 24-7 service to us and all of our constituents. So today if we could honor them with a moment of silence, for those who did pay the ultimate price, that did give their lives in the line of duty, I would ask for that moment of silence from the House of Representatives.
Brad Ellsworth: “But during this week I think we need to also think about the men and women in uniform who are out patrolling our…”
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The speaker honors law enforcement during National Police Week and calls for a moment of silence for fallen officers.
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