Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor the 394 law enforcement officers whose names have been forever engraved into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial here in Washington, D.C. I am honored to join Congressman Michael Guest and 90 of my Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution to recognize these brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The surviving families of these officers are now left to walk through the unimaginable path of pain and loss. My prayers are with them every day as they grieve for their loved ones. My district and State, like so many of my colleagues, did not escape loss. Fifteen law enforcement officers from Louisiana were killed in the line of duty in 2020, including four from the Fifth Congressional District: Kejuana Artez Bates with the Vidalia Police Department; Kietrell Michael Pitts with the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office; Randy Michael Vallot with the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office; and Marshal Lee Walter, Jr., with the Mangham Police Department. These officers swore an oath to uphold the public trust. We remember them not just today or this week, but for years to come. We thank all law enforcement officers and their families for their sacrifice, and ask God to bless each and every one of you. The people of our country are forever grateful. ____________________”