Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the remainder of my remarks be placed at a different point in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Honoring Detective Jorge ``George'' Del Rio Mr. President, I rise to honor a dedicated Ohio public servant, Detective George Del Rio. For three decades, Detective Del Rio served his community in Dayton with honor and integrity. On November 4, a few days ago, he was working as part of a local DEA drug task force, and he made the ultimate sacrifice to keep his fellow Ohioans safe. He laid down his life while doing his job. He was working with fellow Dayton officers to protect the people he was sworn to serve in Miami Valley. In the days since his passing, we have heard story after story after story of Detective Del Rio's service to his community and to his family. As he was hospitalized, officers from around Miami Valley packed the hospital hallways and parking lots to show their support and their respect for Detective Del Rio and his wife Kathy and their children and grandchildren. Detective Del Rio was beloved by friends and colleagues. He was devoted to his family. He was kind. He was funny. He was fair. He was a good cop even while spending his days undertaking dangerous work, often undercover. Detective Del Rio's career is a reminder of the contributions that immigrants make to our great country and to my State. He came to this country as a child from Mexico.…”