Political Quotes

“It is a person of astonishing character who takes up a profession of not merely public service but defense of the public. Those who preserve public safety and enforce our Nation's laws should be held in nothing but the highest regard. Each day brings uncertainty as their job places them between the public and potential threats to their well-being. Every law enforcement officer, these men and women who wear the blue uniform on the Federal, State, and local level, and every firefighter and every member of our Armed Services and emergency medical service personnel, has made a conscious decision to fulfill the highest level of public service, placing their lives on the line so that others may be safe. Detective John Gibson and Officer J.J. Chestnut were among those individuals of astonishing character who worked each and every day in defense of liberty guarding our Capitol, its staff, its visitors, and the freedom for which it stands. These officers are true heroes of democracy, and every American owes them a deep debt of gratitude. I believe that is one debt we will never be able to adequately repay.”