Political Quotes

“House Republicans are addressing the most important issues facing Americans across the country, and this week we will focus on crime. Over the past 3 years, violent crime has surged under the Biden- Harris administration. Its soft-on-crime policies coupled with bail reform, open borders, and the defund the police movement has put every American in danger and threatened our Nation's security. That is why House Republicans have brought to the floor the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, to fight back against Democrats' woke agenda and give our law enforcement the tools they need to defend public safety in our communities. Last week, House Republicans passed the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act to ensure that illegal immigrants convicted of sex offenses or other crimes involving stalking, child abuse, and neglect are inadmissible or deportable from the United States. This legislation now waits to be voted on on the Senate floor. Republicans are the party of law and order, and we will continue to fight for the safety of our Nation's communities. I am grateful to my colleagues for joining me this evening to talk about the importance of supporting our law enforcement and implementing robust crime policies. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Langworthy). Honoring Richard Telford”