Scott Walker: “I thank Chairman Goodlatte for yielding. I appreciate his boldness in protecting the citizens of America with great…”

“I thank Chairman Goodlatte for yielding. I appreciate his boldness in protecting the citizens of America with great legislation. Mr. Speaker, when the father of Kate Steinle, Jim, testified before Congress, he said: ``Everywhere Kate went throughout the world, she shined the light of a good citizen from the United States of America. Unfortunately, due to unjointed laws and basic incompetence of the government, the United States has suffered a self-inflicted wound in the murder of our daughter by the hand of a person that should have never been on the streets in this country.'' Well, today we can resolve that. Two years ago this weekend, Kate's life was ended when she was gunned down by a five-time deported criminal illegal alien with seven prior felony convictions. Kate's Law would stiffen penalties, helping to stop these preventable tragedies. Additionally, today the House will pass the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act as well. You just heard: Will Democrats participate? Well, 80 percent of Americans support ending sanctuary cities, and no citizen should be in danger because politicians think they are above the law. So will Democrats participate? Will they listen to their constituents? Eighty percent of Americans feel pretty good about this law. Both pieces of legislation serve the basic functions of our government by keeping the people of our States and country safe from those who wish to do us harm.”