Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to share my appreciation for local law enforcement officers in my community and across the country. I recognize the sacrifices these brave men and women make every day to keep our communities safe, but words of praise and gratitude are never enough. I am proud to say I have backed up my words with action. Last week, I voted to pass a package of bills that support our police officers and increase public safety. Investing in our officers is critical to protecting our communities. We can increase public safety by ensuring that law enforcement agencies are well trained to de-escalate dangerous situations, respond to mental health and domestic violence emergencies properly, and make sure that the right channels are in place to uphold justice for all. That is why I voted to pass the Invest to Protect Act. This legislation will provide Federal grants to smaller law enforcement agencies like those in my district to recruit, retain, and train good, accountable officers. To the police officers and first responders in my community: Thank you for the work you do to protect North Carolina's Sixth District. ____________________”