[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 86 (Friday, June 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   THE U.S. CAPITOL POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2000

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I address on the subject of funding 
for the U.S. Capitol Police.
  The House has now passed legislation ensuring appropriate funding 
levels for this law enforcement division.
  This Congress should take every opportunity possible to salute the 
police officers of this nation, as I do for those who serve my 
Congressional District in Orange County.
  Our nation loses an officer almost every other day; we've lost three 
Capitol officers in the line of duty. And that doesn't include the ones 
who may be assaulted or injured.
  The calling to serve in law enforcement comes with bravery and 
sacrifice.
  The thin blue line protecting our homes, our families and our 
communities--and the foremost symbol of American freedom and 
democracy--pays a price, and so do the loved ones they leave behind 
when tragedy strikes.
  They shouldn't have to do this dangerous job with inadequate 
resources.
  We have a responsibility to see that law enforcement--particularly 
those who guard the Capitol--have the resources they need.
  I want to recognize my colleagues for their support of necessary 
funding for the U.S. Capitol Police force.

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