Joe Pitts: “since September 11 America has been extra security conscious. Congress too has been taking extra precautions to make…”

“since September 11 America has been extra security conscious. Congress too has been taking extra precautions to make sure the people who work here are safe and as they do the people's business. We have extra jersey barriers up and a couple of side streets are blocked off to traffic. There is one more measure that I think we need to recognize. The Capitol Police are working overtime, a lot of overtime. The dedicated officers of the Capitol Police have been working 12-hour shifts with only 1 day off a week. They are doing this to keep all of us safe. They are doing this to protect this building. This building is the symbol of American democracy. It is the symbol of freedom around the world. So thanks to the men and women of the Capitol Police, the rookies and the veterans alike. Do not think that you are not appreciated. What you are doing is greatly appreciated by all of us.”