Political Quotes

“I ask consent that the following letter be printed in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, November 13, 2012, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senator McConnell: I am requesting that I be consulted before the Senate enters into any unanimous consent agreements or time limitations regarding H.R. 6062, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2012. I support the goals of this legislation and believe state and local law enforcement agencies are a vital part of the criminal justice system in this country. However, I believe the responsibility to support, fund, and hold accountable state and local law enforcement agencies lies with the states and local communities these brave law enforcement officers serve. Furthermore, while I do not believe this issue is the responsibility of the federal government; if Congress does act, we can and must do so in a fiscally responsible manner. My concerns are included in, but not limited to, those outlined in this letter. While this bill is well-intentioned, it could cost the American people approximately $800 million per year for 5 years without corresponding offsets, totaling $4 billion.…”