Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding, for organizing this Special Order, and for his extraordinary leadership. Madam Speaker, I join him in rising today in support of Washington State's law enforcement community. Each and every day, law enforcement officers in every corner of the district I have the honor of representing--and the communities all around our State and all around our country--go to work with one goal in mind: to serve and to protect. That includes officers like Pierce County Sheriff Deputy Dom Calata, who tragically gave his life serving his community last month. Deputy Calata admirably served his country and our community. I had the honor of attending his celebration of life in Tacoma. It was clear from the hundreds of emergency vehicles and the thousands of Washingtonians who showed up, first, that he was just a really good person; second, that our communities value the work of our law enforcement officers. Hearing the stories about how he supported other people, how he encouraged others, how he brought smiles to people's faces, how he had just a zeal for service, it was a reminder of the best of us. Our communities enjoy safety and security because of the commitment of our law enforcement officers and our first responders. That is a commitment that we should return as we continue to support and ensure the safety of those who have dedicated their lives to serve and protect. The Federal Government has to have their backs.…”