Political Quotes

“As the longtime co-chair of the Law Enforcement Caucus, I am a staunch advocate for our law enforcement community. How the House is recognizing this Police Week is a disappointment. Before us are partisan messaging bills instead of measures that support our men and women in blue. This rule makes in order a pathetic resolution that ignores the service of federal law enforcement officers, including our Capitol Police. These brave men and women protected us when Donald Trump incited a mob of armed insurrectionists to attack our Capitol. The attack resulted in the death of five Capitol Police and MPD officers, and the injury of 150 officers. The resolution ignores the Republicans currently seeking to defund federal law enforcement agencies, like the FBI, ATF, and Homeland Security. And the resolution is silent on increasing funding for the Byrne JAG and the COPS Hiring programs. I offered 5 specific amendments to add these crucial elements to this resolution. But the Republicans did not make them in order. What are they afraid of? Armed officers can enhance public safety. But an officer in good standing is not defined in the Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act. We know an officer could be in good standing with their department but ineligible to carry a handgun. I offered two amendments to align this bill with New Jersey's interpretation of current law. Again, neither were made in order.…”