Anthony D'Esposito: “This amendment, offered by my good friend and fellow New Yorker, Mr. Molinaro, would add an important provision to my…”

“This amendment, offered by my good friend and fellow New Yorker, Mr. Molinaro, would add an important provision to my legislation. If adopted, it would ensure that my bill, in addition to measuring things like exposure to fentanyl, injuries, and morale, would also measure the Biden border crisis' effects on recruitment. Mr. Chairman, in my capacity as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, we have taken time to interview countless law enforcement professionals from all across this Nation and at every rank. Mr. Chairman, we have heard time and time again that today's political climate, both in terms of the demands made of law enforcement but also the flagrant lack of respect and appreciation for law enforcement by many on the other side of the aisle, has made it difficult to recruit and retain law enforcement officers. It is for that reason that I am proud to offer and support Mr. Molinaro's amendment to my bill. It is in the interest of the American people that we learn all the effects of this tragic Biden border crisis on law enforcement, including and especially this crisis' effect on recruitment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”