Political Quotes

“Yesterday the four defendants convicted in the bombing of the World Trade Center were sentenced to life terms of imprisonment, bringing to a close one chapter in this terrifying tale of terrorism on American soil. As a former prosecutor, I recognize that successful prosecutions such as this one are based on painstaking work by law enforcement officers. Long before a case reaches court, law enforcement officers spend many long hours away from their families, oftentimes at great personal risk, out in the field collecting the evidence necessary to provide a defendant's guilt. Last Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation held its annual awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding achievement of 15 agents from the premier law enforcement agency, and of a private citizen who displayed exceptional courage and commitment while cooperating with the FBI. Their achievements include unraveling an elaborate scheme by a defense contractor to defraud the Government of millions of dollars; uncovering significant financial institution fraud; using special equipment to detect smuggled cocaine in Colombian soft drinks and a fiberglass dog kennel; and catching corrupt State officials. These are only a few examples of the excellent work of FBI agents from around the country. The achievements of these agents did not receive the same massive media attention as the World Trade Center bombing, but their successes are significant nonetheless.”