Mann Honors Law Enforcement, Backs the Blue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in honor of National Police Week. Since 1984, National Police Week has been recognized around Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor fallen officers, law enforcement, and their families. During Rep. Mann’s speech he thanked law enforcement for their service to the nation and offered his support for several pieces of related legislation the House will vote on this week.

Transcript

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the brave men and women who wear the badge and put their lives on the line to serve us, protect us, and keep our communities safe. I proudly back our women and men in blue, and National Police Week is an opportunity for our nation to come together and say thank you to our law enforcement community.

According to a recent study, 58% of Americans believe reducing crime should be a top priority for the President and Congress to address. Yet some Washington Democrats maintain their calls to ‘Defund the Police.’ 

We must reject that nonsense and support the brave men and women who serve on the front line by collecting accurate data to address the rise in anti-police attacks, empower law enforcement to detain any illegal immigrant charged with or convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer, and ensuring our officers have access to a variety of mental health services as they bear the weight of protecting their neighbors. This body will have the opportunity to offer that support this week by voting yes on bills that that do just that.

Americans deserve to live in an environment that is safe and secure. It is not lost on me that our law enforcement plays the most significant role in securing and defending that safety. We are grateful.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 

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