[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 23, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S3131]
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THE JUSTICE ACT
Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, we are taking a very important vote
tomorrow on a bill called the JUSTICE Act. I am proud to cosponsor this
police reform bill, and I also applaud Senator Tim Scott for his
leadership in improving police accountability while at the same time
preserving the essential service that law enforcement provides. These
are the people who maintain the peace in the respective communities
around the United States.
We are ready to work with Democrats on police reform. I hope the
Democrats finally are willing to come to the table.
A successful vote to proceed to the JUSTICE Act speaks volumes. A
vote against proceeding shows the American people that politics are
more important than people, talking points more important than change,
and gridlock more important than solutions.
Surely, Democrats want police reform. I hope Democrats will vote in
favor of opening debate on the JUSTICE Act. George Floyd and countless
others so murdered deserve the Senate's action and consideration of
this bill.
I yield the floor.
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