On the recordJanuary 9, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the men and women from sea to shining sea that wear a badge have sworn an oath to the Constitution. That oath is not to a sheriff or a marshal or a chief, it is to the people of their community and deeper, the principles that have built our country. We put on our badges and uniforms, and we say good-bye to our wives not knowing if we will return. For many, many years on my way to night shift I would tell my wife I loved her, and she would hand me my little lunch. She would say: ``Come home safe.'' I would say: ``Don't worry about me, worry about the other guy.'' That was our little ritual, but the truth was we never knew if I was coming home. Right now men and women across the country are having similar conversations and wearing a badge. Just know we love you and respect you. This body supports you. ____________________
