Political Quotes

“I rise today as a voice for the millions of Americans who are equally frightened and frustrated by the senseless wave of violence that has griped our Nation. They are frightened by the seeming randomness of violent acts that have occurred in our schools and in our neighborhoods, from our cities to the suburbs. And they are frustrated by the appearance of a judicial and law enforcement system that seem to be losing control as the growing number of violent offenders continue to overwhelm our courts and prisons. This fear and frustration crosses all economic, social, and political boundaries. The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act may be an answer to this fear and frustration. This bill calls for, among other things, more police officers, a 'get tough' stance on repeat offenders, as well as changes in the sentencing and a variety of prevention programs. This bill may not provide all the answers, but it is my hope that its passage will return a sense of control to our law enforcement officials and restore a much needed sense of safety to our communities.”