Political Quotes

“I have amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Insert after the eighth clause of the preamble the following (and redesignate provisions accordingly): Whereas calls to ``defund'', ``disband'', ``dismantle'', or ``abolish'' the police should be condemned and rule of law should be strictly maintained; Whereas local law enforcement officers take an oath to never betray the public trust; Whereas in the course of investigations into officers who have allegedly exhibited misconduct, local law enforcement should have certain rights to ensure a fair administration of justice, including-- (1) a local law enforcement officer's inherent right to self-defense against physical threats; (2) a local law enforcement officer's right to legal recourse if a civilian attempts to assault the local law enforcement officer; (3) a local law enforcement officer's right to be protected from physical harassment targeting a local law enforcement officer; (4) a local law enforcement officer's right to equipment necessary for personal protection; (5) a local law enforcement officer's right to counsel or a representative present at any interview conducted as part of an investigation; (6) a local law enforcement officer's right to be informed of the nature of the investigation before any interview commences, including the name of the complainant and sufficient information to reasonably apprise the officer of…”