Political Quotes

“I wish to pay tribute to the personnel of the U.S. Capitol Police. During my tenure in the Senate, I have witnessed these officers working in all types of adverse weather conditions during all seasons. The dedication and commitment these officers displayed during the 'Blizzard of '96' is commendable and worthy of recognition. On Saturday, January 6, the Washington metropolitan area experienced a winter storm of record proportions. When the storm was over 2 days later, record snowfall blanketed the city. High winds, drifting snow, and severe windchill temperatures created a critical emergency situation. While roads throughout the area were impassable, the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police were on duty providing vital public safety and police services within the Capitol complex. Officers who were on duty when the storm began elected to remain on duty for extended periods. Some worked for as long as 32 hours to ensure there were sufficient personnel to perform law enforcement and security operations. Many officers performed services above and beyond the call of duty.”