Political Quotes

“It seems to me four principles should frame our work in putting together policies that help the country. First and foremost, we need to recognize, as we all do, the tragedy that took place in Minneapolis. The taking of George Floyd's life was just that, a tragedy. It never should have happened. As I have said before, it is as wrong as wrong can be, and his family deserves justice, as do others. The Republican leader mentioned Pat Underwood. His death was as wrong as wrong can be, and his family deserves justice as well. Second, we should condemn violence and also the creation of any type of autonomous zone that is separate from our great country. I said this earlier today. There is a big difference between peaceful protest and some of the things we have seen. Peaceful protest, that is First Amendment. We have all engaged in it. That is apple pie. That is America. But peaceful protest is different than the rioting we have seen. Peaceful protest is different than the looting we have seen. Peaceful protest is different than the violence we have witnessed, the attacking of people, the taking of people's businesses and destroying them. Peaceful protest is different than CHAZ and CHOP and these autonomous zones that are forming. Third, the vast majority--vast, vast majority--of police officers are good, good people doing great work, risking their lives every time they put the uniform on and serve their shift, do their duty.…”