Political Quotes

“I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1422 recognizes the 140th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice. Since 1870, the Department has been tasked with enforcing our laws, providing Federal leadership in securing the public safety, and ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. The Department has long been served with distinction and courage by attorneys, investigators, and prosecutors at Main Justice and in the field. Its divisions and components do important work for the American people in criminal law, civil litigation, environmental law, antitrust law, tax law, and administration of justice-related grants. We especially appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of the law enforcement officers serving in components such as the FBI, DEA, ATF, and the U.S. Marshals office. I would like to highlight three important points today as we commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Department. First, the Department has played an integral part in promoting justice for all Americans. Since its creation, the Department has handled the legal business of the United States, with control over all criminal prosecutions and civil suits in which the United States has an interest. Through the Civil Rights Division, the Department enforces Federal law, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and national origin.…”