Political Quotes

“In follow-up to my colleague from Texas' comment, I would also say that we get what we pay for, which is why I rise to support the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act which is legislation I was proud to cosponsor. This legislation follows our prior increases of funding to the community-oriented policing program through the appropriations process. The Invest to Protect Act would help get the job done of ensuring that police departments--particularly those like I represent in smaller and rural communities--have the ability to recruit and retain officers. This legislation invests in officer safety, it invests in domestic violence response training, and it invests in funding the police departments like those I represent. Throughout Virginia's Seventh District, I hear directly from local police departments about the need for stronger investments in training, equipment, recruitment, and retention. And as a former law enforcement officer, I greatly admire and am thankful for the dedication of the men and women who work every day to keep our communities safe. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”