Political Quotes

“As a 30-year law enforcement veteran, I have seen the very best of our law enforcement officers, brave men and women who put their lives on the line each and every day to protect and serve our communities. I have seen law enforcement officers jump into flood waters to save a pet, run into a fiery crash to save an unconscious victim, resuscitate and save the life of a criminal who had just tried to shoot and kill them. I have also seen the dangers of serving in law enforcement. Hundreds of law enforcement officers are killed every year in the line of duty across our country. In 2021, 394 names of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, right here in Washington, D.C., and 59 of those brave men and women were from my home State of Texas. How many people in this Chamber or watching at home can name any of the officers who died in the line of duty this year? I would say a very small percentage, if any at all. But how many know the name of George Floyd or Freddie Gray or Breonna Taylor? I would say the vast majority. What does that say about our media? What does it say about our culture? {time} 1800 I think it is a testament to just how divided our country is today, a time where some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle actually believe defunding or abolishing the police is a good idea.…”