Political Quotes

“I associate myself with Mr. Rutherford's words. Madam Speaker, I am always proud to stand in support of our brave law enforcement officers, those officers who suit up every day. That is especially true during National Police Week. Our heroes do not just protect the safety of us and our neighbors, they defend the institutions that are fundamental to the well-being of our great society. Thousands of law enforcement officers and their families are in Washington to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The names of 556 officers will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Among these fallen heroes are Matthew Vogel of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office in New Jersey and Robert Miller of the Clifton Police Department. Lieutenant Vogel and Sergeant Miller are missed tremendously in our north Jersey communities. I pray for their families, and I know my brother across the aisle feels the same way. As the longtime co-chair of the Law Enforcement Caucus I know the value of building trust between law enforcement and the communities that they serve. We cannot simply say we support law enforcement. Action is required. Last Congress, it was my honor to write two bills to fund the police that were signed into law: The Traumatic Brain Injury and Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act and Protecting America's First Responders Act.…”