[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3488]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE BRAVE MINNESOTA MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2008

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, Minnesota has been blessed with 23,000 
brave men and women who selflessly police our streets, protect our 
neighborhoods, and keep our families safe.
  These men and women are represented by a truly phenomenal 
organization. The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police defends and 
supports every hero who wears a badge and carries that great and high 
honor of being called an officer of the law.
  No people, no nation, can enjoy the blessings of liberty without the 
rule of law. Thanks to their tireless dedication and noble sacrifices, 
the people of our State can live free of fear and safe from harm as 
they raise their families, live their lives and build their 
communities.
  Our debt to these brave souls can never be paid. But we can start by 
erecting a wall to honor the inspiring heroes of our State who gave 
their very lives in their daily battle against every hazard and evil 
that threatens the peace.
  We must never take for granted the sacrifice each and every officer 
makes, day in and day out, for the people of Minnesota. They have my 
deepest gratitude and unwavering support.

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