Political Quotes

“during the 2-week break, I found from my constituents a considerable anxiety about crime and its consequences. They led me to believe that crime and its consequences are first and foremost on their minds. Many of them are afraid to attend church gatherings or family picnics and feel like prisoners in their own homes. This week we begin debate on the most comprehensive crime bill ever. This bill accomplishes the three things I think are important: First, it sends a signal to those who would be criminals that their antisocial behavior will no longer be tolerated. Second, it provides those to whom we have given the responsibility of keeping our streets and homes safe and secure the tools they need to carry out their jobs. Third, it accomplishes or allocates about 50 percent of all of its resources to prevention and education; and it balances the scales of justice with its habeas corpus protections and the racial justice act. Mr. Speaker, this bill deserves our support, and I think that all of us ought to vote for it.”