Political Quotes

“this bill is the result of 4\1/2\ years of work and outreach and listening to the other side, incorporating recommendations from across the political spectrum. It is paid for. It is sunsetted at 18 months. It is balanced philosophically and politically. Contrary to some of the comments that were made, this does provide for equal participation from both parties. It has been endorsed by more than 70 national organizations, including almost all of the law enforcement organizations in America: International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Sheriffs Association, Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors. It is time for us is to move forward to get the comprehensive advice from the best minds in America in terms of how to fix our broken criminal justice system. I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I reserve the balance of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma.”