Erik Paulsen: “I simply rise to honor the dedication and commitment of the men and women who protect us all as members of the law…”

“I simply rise to honor the dedication and commitment of the men and women who protect us all as members of the law enforcement community. Every day police officers throughout the country wear the uniform with pride and understand the tremendous responsibility that comes with it, putting the safety of others before the safety of themselves. Unfortunately, over the last few months, we have been reminded of the danger that police officers face every day in keeping our neighborhoods safe. The recent tragic murder of two police officers in New York serves as a stark reminder that officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities. In the coming weeks, I will be reintroducing legislation to make sure that the families of those officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice receive the benefits that they are promised without being subject to the burdens of Federal taxes. Mr. Speaker, all of us should be honoring the work that all of our police officers and law enforcement do, the sacrifices that they make every day to keep us safe. ____________________”