Trey Gowdy actually said...

"Public safety is the preeminent function of government, and even among the preeminence of this function, protecting those who cannot fully protect themselves is most important."

"I thank Congressman Sensenbrenner for his introduction of the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act, legislation that is necessary to maintain the good accomplished by this act and improve the system to be m..."

"I'm glad that the Adam Walsh Child Safety Act passed."

"We're not talking about roads and bridges and taxes; we're talking about children."