Political Quotes

“Madam President, this week, we remember--and I join my colleagues here on the Senate floor to do so publicly--we remember our law enforcement who have died in the line of duty. This week every year, we pay tribute to those who serve in the uniform and as a result of that service, come to a tragic death. I offer my condolences to the people of North Carolina, the families of the officers just described by the Senator from North Carolina. In my role as a Senator, I have chaired and have been the vice chair of the Appropriations subcommittee that funds our national law enforcement officers--the DEA, the ATF, the FBI, the U.S. Marshals. A deputy U.S. marshal was killed in North Carolina just recently. It is an honor, a privilege to be able to be associated with those who are willing to sacrifice so much for the benefit of all of us and particularly those in the communities in which they live. We honor that sacrifice, that dedication, that service to our communities. We know police officers put their lives at risk and their families know they put their lives at risk every day to protect our communities in our country. While this week is a time to remember those who have passed, it is also important for us to express gratitude to those who currently serve. During this week, we will memorialize 282--282--individual law enforcement officers, 282 heroes who during the last year gave their lives serving their community. One of those heroes was Kansas Officer Jonah Oswald.…”