Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, on this National Police Week, I rise to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement. This week could not have come at a more important time. Many members of law enforcement, both rookies and 30-year veterans, are disheartened far too often by the treatment police officers have experienced in recent years. Their dedication is to protect and serve their communities, yet far too often, they are disrespected, defunded, demoralized, and even demonized--not by many, but enough, and too often by elected community leaders. This must stop. Many criminal prosecutors also need to do their jobs. There are too many violent criminals who break firearm possession laws and are released. We must enforce the firearm laws that exist. This will reduce so-called gun violence. Too many prosecutors are failing to prosecute violent criminals. This endangers citizens, diminishes public safety, and puts police officers at high risk. As the son of a former police officer, I always back the blue. There is always room for improvement, but we all should always respect the men and women who do, in fact, risk their lives to protect and serve and too often give their lives for their job, community, and for the people they work for. ____________________”