[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6172]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND NATIONAL EMS WEEK

  (Mr. ZELDIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, this is National Police Week and National 
EMS Week, which is when we pause to reflect and honor the service and 
sacrifice of the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the 
line of duty while serving to protect us. We also pay our respects to 
all who continue to serve us today. All lives matter. These men and 
women risk their lives for the safety and security of communities all 
throughout our country.
  With the terrorist acts in Paris, Belgium, and around the world, we 
are constantly reminded of how dangerous this world can be. When these 
attacks occur, they are the ones who run head-on into the mayhem and 
chaos without fear to do everything in their power to save as many 
people as they can.
  Unfortunately, today we are witnessing the shameful targeting of our 
first responders and police officers. Their authority is constantly 
being questioned, making an already difficult job even more dangerous. 
It seems we cannot go a day without hearing on the news that police 
officers have been shot or even killed in trying to do their jobs.
  We must unite around our police officers and first responders and 
support them just as they support us each and every day.

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