liebengood, who defended thecapitol on january 6, whose dad i knew well when he served as sergeant at arms in the united states we remember all ou capitol and our democracy on that terrible day. and congress should also pass the honoring fallen heroes act responders who are exposed to of cancer. the physical and invisible wounds of your service. we can never thank you enoughur courage, your service and your sacrifice. you risk your lives every day for the safety of the people y that's why each of you, each and it's no accident that violent crime is near a record 50-year low -- a 50-ye it's because of extraordinary efforts by all of you in your communities, together with historic steps taken to support you -- to stop the flow ofgun traffickers accountable for crimes. it matters, and it matters a lot.ten say, there is no greater responsibility of governmento sacrifice to protect us all. we've made a lot of progress be done. let me close. to the families here today, my wife and i know how hard it is in different ways, but i promise you the day will come again whenll bring a smile to your