Political Quotes

“Ladies and gentlemen of the House, I rise today with concern, concern about an incident that occurred at the United States penitentiary in Lee County, Virginia, in the Ninth District. This incident occurred Friday night, and the only good news is no one was killed. Aaron Delph, an officer there, was assaulted by an inmate who was carrying a shiv. He was able, in the conflict, to kick off a phone which sent out a silent alarm. He was responded to. That alarm was responded to by Shawn Jones, who was also injured in the assault. Both of these men behaved properly and acted bravely. What did they have to defend themselves with? Nothing, absolutely nothing, because our regulations and rules do not allow them to have pepper spray or a telescoping wand, baton, to defend themselves with. H.R. 1175, introduced by Congressman Cardoza, would at least get us a pilot project which would allow us to take care of this program. I ask that we pass this. ____________________”