[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H2408-H2409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE UNSUNG HEROES KEEPING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1

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minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of our law 
enforcement in the 12th District of Georgia. This is National Police 
Week. Not just this week but every week, the Members of this body 
should honor the often unsung heroes tasked with keeping our 
communities safe every day.
  Unfortunately, many of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle 
have called to defund the police and promoted antipolice rhetoric that 
has resulted in a violent crime wave across the country, and in many 
cases against our brave law enforcement officers.
  House Republicans proudly support law and order and stand with law 
enforcement nationwide. That is why our conference has dedicated this 
week to passing prolaw enforcement legislation, including a bill to 
make the assault of a police officer a deportable offense if you are in 
the country illegally, and more.
  Madam Speaker, God's word gets it right. The greatest love that you 
can offer is to give up your life for another. We must always support 
our brave men and women in uniform. Those who have put their lives on 
the line for the safety of others should never be demonized; they 
should be honored. My Republican colleagues and I will never stop 
backing the blue.

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