Political Quotes

“Today, we have the opportunity to pass landmark legislation to make our communities across America safe, to reduce crime and save lives. I am elated that the legislation I authored, the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, is receiving a floor vote today and will pass. I give special thanks to my colleagues, Representatives Robin Kelly, Lucy McBath, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Joe Neguse for working around the clock with me on this legislation, and Chairwoman Beatty for her strong leadership. Crime and violence don't happen in a vacuum. It happens when people lose hope and don't see opportunity in their lives or readily available in their communities. For decades, politicians in this Chamber have stoked fear about urban crime to divide us, while refusing to invest in real solutions. Let me be clear, my father was shot and killed when I was a teenager. So this is not about politics for me; it is personal. That is why we have to focus on preventing crime before it ever starts. That is what the Break the Cycle of Violence Act will do. It invests $5 billion in funding for anti-violence programs and $1.5 billion to provide workforce training and job opportunities for youth ages 16 to 24. This money will invest in proven, community-based violence intervention programs to build safer communities. This is about saving lives and preventing crime, and our constituents are counting on us to get it done. Mr.…”