Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise in support of H. Res. 1115, honoring the legacy of Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena on the 25th anniversary of his murder. Words are not sufficient to express the debt that our country owes to Special Agent Camarena and to his family. His life of selfless service, courage of conviction, and dedication to protecting the American people will be remembered in our hearts and minds forever. Twenty-five years ago, Agent Camarena gave his life in the line of duty after he was abducted. He was tortured and eventually was murdered. Agent Camarena was working undercover as a DEA special agent gaining valuable intelligence and evidence against Mexican drug cartels when he was kidnapped in broad daylight on a street in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is believed that he was tortured for around 2 days, and eventually he was bludgeoned to death. We honor his life, we mourn his death, and we renew our commitment to ensure that his legacy is never forgotten. When asked why he wanted to be a DEA agent, Special Agent Camarena replied, ``Even if I am only one person, I can make a difference.'' Thousands of individuals across our Nation can attest to the difference he has made in their lives. Every day and every night, law enforcement officers across this Nation go to work aware of the dangers they face.…”