Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 16. H. Con. Res. 16 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds this May for the annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The use of the Capitol Grounds is a worthy recognition of the honorable sacrifice of our Nation's brave first responders and their families. This year, the National Peace Officers Memorial will honor 228 women and men, including 158 officers who were killed in the line of duty last year and 59 officers who responded to the attacks of September 11 and recently succumbed to illnesses resulting from their service on that tragic day. There are an additional 11 officers, as defined by the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, being memorialized who passed away between 2014 and 2018. Unfortunately, this year's honorees also include two officers from Minnesota: Corrections Officers Joseph Gomm and Joseph Parise. Officers Gomm and Parise's deaths are a clear reminder of the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make every day, putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. My sincere condolences to the families of these fallen officers who have had to endure the tragedy of their loved ones' deaths. I have a deep appreciation for all of these fallen officers being honored and the ultimate sacrifice that they have made on behalf of their local communities. Mr.…”