Political Quotes

“Chairman Smith, I rise today in strong support of legislation I introduced, H.R. 6062, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2012. The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program is the primary provider of Federal criminal justice funding to State and local jurisdictions, and it has been referred to as the ``cornerstone Federal crime-fighting program.'' The JAG program provides State and local governments with critically needed resources to support a wide range of law enforcement activities, including prosecution, prevention, education, planning, corrections, treatment, evaluation, and technology. As a former district attorney and United States attorney, I understand the tremendous value of JAG-funded projects in fighting crime by improving the processes, procedures, and operations of criminal justice systems. My legislation being considered today reauthorizes the JAG program for 5 years--I repeat, for 5 years--through fiscal year 2017. This legislation is supported by the National Criminal Justice Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Major Cities Chiefs Association, the National Sheriffs' Association, the National District Attorneys Association, and many more law enforcement organizations. H.R. 6062 enjoys bipartisan support, including Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Conyers of the House Judiciary Committee, who are cosponsors.…”