Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today during National Police Week in strong support of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act. This bill, which I was proud to help move through the Judiciary Committee, is a practical measure and a declaration of our unwavering support for the Nation's law enforcement officers. They are the bedrock of our communities, and they ensure peace, order, and safety. By allowing Federal officers the opportunity to purchase retired service weapons, we can save taxpayer dollars and ensure officers have firearms with which they are the most comfortable. This bill and others like it this week present a clear question: Will we stand up for our police or will we stand idly by as unwarranted and inappropriate criticism continues to be thrown their way? I know what my answer is. I stand with our police. I extend my gratitude to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Fry), my colleague and good friend, for introducing this bill. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of this bill. Let's send an unmistakable message to our law enforcement officers across this Nation: We see you. We appreciate you. We stand by you. I particularly thank my friends and individuals in law enforcement that I've known so well over so many years in the great State of New Jersey for the work that they do. I am proud of them. I am proud of what they represent, and I am thankful for their sacrifice.”