Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 959, the Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2010. I'm sure we're going to hear from my colleague from Pennsylvania (Mr. Patrick J. Murphy) something about Officer Daniel Faulkner. He represents a profession where the men and women serving put their lives on the line every day. And H.R. 959 honors this ultimate sacrifice that fallen heroic police officers and firefighters make by providing their children with a helping hand that they cannot be there to provide in furthering their education. Children of fallen Active Duty service men and women are already afforded this same assistance. This act ensures police officers and firefighters are honored in the same manner as our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines for giving their lives to protect our safety. Every year hundreds of police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers die in the line of duty. Their jobs are inherently dangerous, and they accept this risk to protect America's citizens. It is important that we recognize their sacrifice and honor their lives. The Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act provides a fiscally responsible way to convey our gratitude and respect for those who sacrifice their lives to protect us. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”