Political Quotes

“I would like to start by saying a few words about the horrific shooting that occurred in Houston, TX, at about 5 o'clock yesterday. A team of narcotics patrol officers from the Houston Police Department were serving a warrant. As soon as they breached the door at the home in southeast Houston, the suspects opened fire. Four officers were hit; one critically, and one other was injured as a result of an unrelated mishap. Three of these officers were in good condition, and two remained in critical but stable condition in the hospital. For the case agent, the most senior officer on the narcotics squad, this was the third time he had been shot in the line of duty--once in 1992 and again in 1997. He told Chief Art Acevedo: ``I had to get in there because I knew my guys were down.'' I echo the Houston Police Union President Joe Gamaldi, who said last night that enough is enough. This type of attack against law enforcement is unconscionable and unacceptable. These are dedicated public servants who have taken an oath to serve and protect our communities and who potentially sacrifice their very lives every day to keep our families safe. Today, with a heavy heart, I want to thank the Houston Police Department and law enforcement officers across the country who put on the uniform each morning, never knowing what the day might bring. We are incredibly grateful for their service and the tremendous sacrifices they make.…”