Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, the Senate counterpart to my legislation, H.R. 228, that will reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act, comes during a momentous week in law enforcement--National Police Week, starting this Sunday. Thank you, as well, to the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. Visclosky, for working with me on this legislation since its original passage in 1999. Recent tragic events highlight the threats our men and women in uniform face each day. However, these all-important vests cannot protect the lives of those who do not have access to them. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we give law enforcement the tools they need so they may do their jobs and carry out their duties safely and effectively. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership program is one of those critical tools. In fact, we know from some of the most recent statistics, that 14 of 33 officers saved by bulletproof vests, were purchased using funds from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership program. Since 1999, over 13,000 jurisdictions across the country have participated in the BVP program. I encourage those law enforcement officials and concerned citizens listening, especially those in South Jersey, to apply for this vital program. The deadline to do so, May 16th, is quickly approaching. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 125.…”