Political Quotes

“I rise today to discuss for a couple of moments the issue of homeland security and the threat of violent extremism in the United States. In the last 2 months in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we have experienced two very concerning incidents of violent extremism--first, in December, the arrest of a 19-year-old man in Harrisburg, PA, who allegedly used social media to propagandize and facilitate on behalf of the terrorist group ISIS. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement officers found ammunition and other signs that he might be preparing for an attack. Thank goodness law enforcement at the local and State level worked with the FBI and would have been able to thwart that attack if it were carried out. The second incident, and the one I will focus more of my attention on today, was the shooting of Philadelphia police officer Jesse Hartnett while he was on patrol on January 7 of this year. The gunman ran up to Officer Hartnett's patrol car and fired 11 rounds at very close range. Officer Hartnett was hit three times in his left arm before the attacker fled. In a truly remarkable act of bravery, Officer Hartnett was able to radio for backup and pursue the attacker. The gunman was apprehended as a result of Officer Hartnett's heroic action and the quick response of his fellow officers. Law enforcement professionals like Officer Hartnett and his colleagues are on the frontlines of protecting us and protecting our homeland every day.…”