[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 90 (Friday, May 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
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                       SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 26, 2023

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for the 
men and women in law enforcement who protect our communities in New 
Jersey's Eighth Congressional District and across the United States. As 
a Member of Congress, as a community member, and as a friend to our 
police officers, I recognize and appreciate their dedication, 
sacrifice, and commitment to keeping our families safe. I strongly 
believe that their bravery and selflessness deserves our utmost respect 
and gratitude.
  This Congress, I cosponsored the Invest to Protect Act, which would 
provide funding for recruitment, retention, support, and training for 
small and mid-sized police departments. And I will continue to support 
legislation that equips law enforcement professionals with the tools 
they need to safely fulfill their responsibilities.
  I stand firmly in support of our law enforcement professionals and 
express my gratitude for their invaluable service to our communities. 
Their dedication, courage, and professionalism are the bedrock of a 
safe and secure society. We must work together to foster an environment 
that upholds the rule of law, encourages constructive dialogue, and 
strengthens the partnership between law enforcement and the communities 
they serve.

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