Political Quotes

“Last week, I took some time on the floor here in the House of Representatives to recognize our important law enforcement community and what they mean to the American people and why this body should stand alongside, behind, and in defense of our law enforcement community unapologetically. Since speaking on the floor last week, I have been, frankly, inundated by emails, Instagram messages, Facebook messages, tweets, phone calls from I think all 50 States. The video from the floor of the House of Representatives has been seen almost 8 million times. I, frankly, was blown away, but it just tells you how many Americans are looking for the leadership of their country to stand by and stand alongside our law enforcement community. Some of the messages that we received--and this isn't about me, and this isn't about any Member of this body, but these were some of the messages we received. This was sent to me: ``Your speech about the 43 officers was moving. My father is a police officer. The world would make me feel as though I shouldn't be proud of that, let alone give any support to the police. Thank you.'' Another message: ``Thank you for addressing the 43 law enforcement officers who have been killed this year so far. I am a law enforcement officer's wife for over 20 years. My husband is a phenomenal human being and law enforcement officer. He has spent his life protecting strangers. I won't rant. You know how we are living right now,'' she said.…”