[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S7584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE CAPITOL POLICE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I join my colleague, the majority 
leader, in extending my appreciation this morning to our marvelous 
Capitol police force. We were reminded in a very vivid way yesterday 
that they are on constant alert and that they are in constant danger.
  Fortunately, incidents such as the one that took place yesterday are 
rare. We are all glad for that. And we are glad we have such a 
professional, well-trained, and courageous group of men and women to 
keep us safe day in and day out. They are always ready. On behalf of 
the entire Senate family, I want to express my appreciation for their 
hard work and their courage in the line of duty.

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