i rise in honor of national police week. i stand here in gratitude, in gratitude to the brave police officers who saved our lives, who saved the lives of the staff who were here on january 6. who saved our nation from suffering further harm from those who would see our democracy destroyed. it was january 6. and many of us stood on this floor. i was with many of the people here today. that afternoon when the armed mob broke into our nation's capitol and threatened us, targeted us and the door just a few rows back and began to shatter the glass on that door, it was just a handful of police officers who bravely stood in their way. it was in that moment that my thoughts were as a mother, as a daughter, as a citizen, thoughts of legislation and budgets and parliamentary rules were not on my mind. what i wanted to do that day, and those of us on the floor that day, we just wanted to live, but it was our capitol police officers who stood up, stepped up, fought back that mob. they protected -- they protected all of us that day. they

during that ride i had time to reflect on the national police week about the incredible work the manyen in blue do for us. and why they do it. i am reminded of the words of the san diego police officer from last year who said i didn't do this job to be liked every day. i didn't do it to become rich. i did it because i wanted to be out there making a difference and helping people. and i know this is been a rough year. it's been a rough couple of years for our men and women in blue. the republican conference not only wanted to say thank you. we wanted to be part of it and be with you. there are a number of members with me today who wore the uniform. they know what you are going through. they know the struggles that you have. but we want you to know each and every day that we thank you for your work. we thank you for being there at the time of need. we thank you when you come and save someone even if they're not appreciative, and we thank you for all the support. let all the offices please know -- officers please know you are making a difference. you're helping people. we the american pe

as we commemorate national police week. i can't help but to think about the barrage of attacks that our l.e.o.'s have come under in recent months and years. police officers have constantly been vilified by the media and those in left wing politics for just simply doing their job. it is a job that comes with significant challenges and dangers and is often thankless. at best. at this time i'd like to thank my colleagues here today for this special order to honor our heros in blue. i would like to take an opportunity to thank our police officers across this nation for their work and sense of duty. they walk the beat and meet people at their worst moments, all while maintaining professionalism and a steadfastness to the rule of law. this is a job that affects not only the individual officer but their entire family. husbands and wives, sons and daughters, worry if their loved one will return home from a shift. this fear is very real. and very raw. as a wife to a first responder, i too have felt this fear and dread as my husband m

the origins of national police week goes back nearly 50 years to president john f. kennedy's proclamation that each may 15 be designated as national peace officers memorial day. over the years, this single day has grown into week-long opportunity to honor the sacrifices of our law enforcement professionals throughout america. normally tens of thousands of police officers, deputy sheriffs, state troopers, and other sworn to uphold the rule of law would have gathered here in our nation's capitol. they would be participating in a host of events that both honor their fallen colleagues and celebrate their camaraderie. unfortunately, the global virus pandemic continues to take its toll on nearly every aspect of life with national police week events being no exception. so it's very disappointing to lose the opportunity to celebrate, as we have every year before last year, our communities heroes in this public way. maybe next year it will be back to normal. rather than gathering in person along the national mall, this year's events will include a virtual candlelight vigil. s

nation, we must never turn our backs on the police. we must never defund the police. during national police week and throughout this year, it is my privilege to stand with the thin blue line, and i will always back the blue. thank you and i yield. the speaker pro tempore: the chair now recognizes the gentleman from washington, mr. kilmer, for five minutes. mr. kilmer: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, staff are the backbone of this institution. in fact, the select committee on the modernization of congress, over the course of the last few weeks, has had hearings specifically related to how this institution can recruit, retain, and have more diverse staffs. the staffs who work in congress are dedicated public servants who are here because they want to do meaningful work for our country. and today, i want to rise to say thank you to some very talented and very special staffers who are instrumental to the success of the select committee on the modernization of congress in the 116th congress. alley neil, jake olson, danielle stewart, sorrelle gainer. i was fortunate to have ms. neil and mr. olson

terrorist group hamas and the media does what it always does blame israel will show you it's national police week and our men and women in blue continue to face physical attacks on the streets and verbal assaults from the media as a mcdonald's author of the war on cops will join us out of the cold and pandemic really start we'll speak to one journalist who's doing his best to investigate that question and why is the president being told by his people not to take questions shouted to him from members of the media your eyes are brown who is supposed to answer all these questions was to leave she i wonder i have some thoughts on that for deserved. speedballs berg let's see the press. oh. by. this past week we've seen the largest conflict between israel and the terrorist group hamas since 2014 a lot of happened in the world since that time but one thing hasn't changed in the media they portray israel as the bad guy one example was made throughout the media an apartment building was struck by israel in the gaza strip as part of their self defense watch c.n.n. these real defense forces launching more t

terrorist group hamas and the media does what it always does blame israel we'll show you it's national police week and our men and women in blue continue to face physical attacks on the street and verbal assaults from the media and the mcdonald author of the war on cops will join us out of the covert pandemic really stark we'll speak to one journalist who's doing his best to investigate that question and why is the president being told by his people not to take questions shouted to him from members of the media guys are back and i'm going through all these questions forcibly she i wonder i have some thoughts on that for dessert. speedballs berg let's see the press. oh. jeez. this past week we've seen the largest conflict between israel and the terrorist group hamas since 2014 a lot is happening in the world since that time but one thing hasn't changed in the media they portray israel as the bad guy one example was made throughout the media an apartment building was struck by israel in the gaza strip as part of their self defense watch c.n.n. the israel defense forces launching more than 150 airstr

national police memorial there in washington, d. c. it was all part of an event to pay tribute to law enforcement. during this national police week. de. i had some time to reflect on the national police week about the incredible work our men and women in blue do for us and why they do it. i'm reminded of the words of the san diego police officer from last year, who said i didn't do this job to be liked every day. i didn't do it to become rich. i did it because i want to be out there making a difference and helping people. attorney general merrick garland also issued a video statement thanking officers for their service during what's been an especially difficult time with the pandemic. when the global pandemic struck last march march, many americans began working from home federal agents, police officers, deputies, troopers and correctional officers. did not have that option. already committed. the high risk jobs are law enforcement continued to serve, despite the additional risks the virus posed to their health and safety. and it took a terrible toll. that toll 394 police officers died in the line of duty in 2020 nearly 60% of thos

terrorist group hamas and the media does what it always does blame israel will show you it's national police week and our men and women in blue continue to face physical attacks on the street and verbal assaults from the media and the mcdonald author of the war on cops will join us out of the cold and pandemic really start to speak to one journalist who's doing his best to investigate that question and why is the president being told by his people not to take questions shouted to him from members of the media you guys are brand new supposed to always question this was the lead sheet i wonder i have some thoughts on that for dessert. speedballs berg let's see the press. this past week we've seen the largest conflict between israel and the terrorist group hamas since 2014 a lot has happened in the world since that time but one thing hasn't changed in the media they portray israel as the bad guy one example was made throughout the media an apartment building was struck by israel in the gaza strip as part of their self-defense watch c.n.n. the israel defense forces launching more than 150 airstrikes

terrorist group hamas and the media does what it always does blame israel we'll show you it's national police week and our men and women in blue continue to face physical attacks on the street and verbal assaults from the media as a mcdonald's author of the war on cops will join us out of the cold and pandemic really start we'll speak to one journalist who's doing his best to investigate that question and why is the president being told by his people not to take question shouted to him from members of the media your eyes are better than he was posed to you through all these questions was to leave she i wonder i have some thoughts on that for dessert. speedballs berg let's see the press. oh go. easily. go by. this past week we've seen the largest conflict between israel and the terrorist group hamas since 2014 a lot has happened in the world since that time but one thing hasn't changed in the media they portray israel as the bad guy one example was made throughout the media an apartment building was struck by israel in the gaza strip as part of their self defense watch c.n.n. the israel defense for

. ♪ ♪ announcer: house republicans met with law enforcement to work national police week at the washingtonial and deceit several lawmakers spoke at the event, including house minority leader kevin mccarthy.

grateful for the governor signing it and look forward to making sure -- it is national police week, we thank our men and women in blue and appreciate their service keeping our family safe in georgia. jillian: if you look at the overarching picture of the defund the police movement if something is broken you fixed, put money into it you have to fix it, you don't just let it sit broken. if people truly think there's a problem and police need to be reformed in this country the thing you don't want to do is let it sit there and not fix it so part of fixing problems is putting money into things, putting training into a lot of these programs. i don't understand why people don't see that you >> now is the time to invest in the city of atlanta crime is up right now. murders are up 60%. now is the time to invest in law enforcement and increased training, increased pay of law enforcement, that is the time to invest, not defund the police. jillian: seems like the opposite of what should be happening. thank you for joining us this morning. have a good day. todd: reporters have to get quotes approv

madam president, this week is national police week and i rise today in honor of the service and sacrifice of law enforcement across this country. in north carolina, we lost ten law enforcement officers in 2020 and we've tragically lost six so far in 2021. some of these officers were victims of covid, others were involved in car accidents, and some made the ultimate sacrifice killed in the line of duty. recent tragedies in

speaker, i rise today in celebration of national police week and to honor the brave men and women in blue who selflessly serve the law enforcement across our nation. i want to extend my sincere gratitude that the officers back in central arkansas, throughout the country, and right here in the u.s. capitol who fearlessly defend our families and communities. our communities could not run smoothly without the service and sacrifice that law enforcement officers make for us on a daily basis. the best way to ensure better community policing is to support our law enforcement agencies with the proper training, the proper funding that they need. i'll always support our law enforcement here in washington, and i hope our country can bond where all our communities are proud, like me, to back the blue. once again, i thank all our dedicated officers during this important week, their sacrifices, and more importantly their family's sacrifice as they serve all of our families on a daily basis. thank you, mr. speaker. and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose do

this is national police week. is now a hot topic in washington or maybe on your kitchen table with parties on both sides pushing for reform but is anyone asking law enforcement what would make their jobs more effective, making being make it easier or better. in washington. is with the exclusive look at the method or myth 2021 from the lebanese of the actual officers, you know the first responders that you see. the bad guys they get stabbed sometimes, they get shot sometimes and even deliver breaking news before an ambulance arrives like these officers did in nassau county, new york a few days ago. here was their perspective. >> every time i pull someone over you don't know what you are walking up against. [siren] >> may i see you're license, registration and insurance, please? >> i cannot see who i'm pulling over until i actually walk up to the side of their window. >> they could be wanted for murder. they could have guns in the car. [siren] >> these road conditions with the rain we like to see you go a little slo

i rise today in honor of national police week to recognize the members of law enforcement who bravely served to protect our communities across the nation. i would also like to give a special recognition to detective stacy hinshaw for being named detective of the year. during the year of 2020, detective hinshaw worked over 119 cases, the vast majority involving complex, child abuse and sexual assaults. detective hinshaw has an extensive network support for victims. has been recognized by the f.b.i. and the u.s. attorney office for her work. congratulations to detective stacy hinshaw, and i'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to all law enforcement officers. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back. for what purpose does the gentlelady from new york rise? ms. tenney: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. tenney: thank you, madam speaker. i rise today to recognize the outstanding work of the civil air patrol, ot

this week is national police week and i rise to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who gave their lives to protect our communities. in 1962, national police week was established by president john f. kennedy, a democrat. back then honoring our fallen officers was an issue. today, more democrats are so set of demonizing law enforcement they won't use this week to honor those lives that have been lost in the line of duty. it's a shame supporting law enforcement has become such a political nonstarter for my colleagues across the aisle. mr. burchett: police officers in our communities are cracking down on gangs, getting drugs off the street, and stopping crime before it happens. they are keeping all of us safe and deserve to know those who made the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten and will always be honored. law enforcement, particularly our local sheriff's office and police departments in tennessee's second congressional district will always have my gratitude for the great work they do to keep us safe from bad folks. thank you, madam speaker, and i yield the remain

president, this is national police week. it's a time every year when we stop to pay tribute to our law enforcement officers around the country, the men and women in blue who serve us every day. in my state in ohio and in every state represented in this chamber. we also remember the brave law enforcement officers who tragically died in the line of duty. we can never forget is this a dangerous profession. the national law enforcement memorial and museum reported that 2020 was the deadliest year for law enforcement in decades. in ohio alone we sadly lost six brave law enforcement officers in the past year, here in the capitol we lost three officers in the past year, including on january 6. in the course of our nation's history, more than 24,000 officers have died in the line of duty. i was proud to join colleagues in march in sponsoring legislation called the protect and serve act which would create federal penalties on those who would wish to harm or kill a police officer. i believe it would help deter these crimes. i think it

well, this week is national police week.enforcement and those killed in the line of duty. we want to thank the police force across the country. this year alone 17 law enforcement officers across 12 states have been killed while serving and protecting others. former dc homicide detective and fox news contributor ted williams joins me to talk about that. ted, great to see you, thank you for your service over your career. we want to make sure that the police -- we support them. tell me about the state of police force this morning. >> good morning, thanks for having me on. this is national police week here in the district of colombia and this is a time where law enforcement officers from all over the country come together here in washington, d.c. and celebrate the life and mourn the death of their colleagues and one of the things that i find very troubling right now, maria, is what is going on in america and that is there's this movement to defund police departments. there's a movement to get rid of police departments altogether

today is marking national police week, and unfortunately we see crime surging throughout the nation ine one that we're in now. detroit police chief james craig is out this front and center, and he is calling for building better community relations with the police. east also scheduled to -- he's also scheduled to resign this week to launch a possible governor run. lawrence lancer i'm going to fly out tomorrow morning and talk about a what's worked, what hasn't worked, and the rumor is he's going to challenge the governor there. this guy is a no-nonsense guy. he literally told all these groups that are coming in, don't come to my town. we're not going to play that in detroit. but he's a guy that also has the support and respect of the community. pete: it's a huge part of it. and here's a portion, here is james craig, the detroit police chief, or talking about it. >> we can't wait for something bad to happen and try to build relationships in the community. you just can't do it. when i got here eight years ago, it was important that we institutionalize in the fabric of our department that

republicans leader kevin mccarthy earlier this week as he led a group of lawmakers cycling to the national washington memorial as part of national police week. here is what he and several others had to say at the event.

terrorist group hamas and the media does what it always does blame israel will show you it's national police week and our men and women in blue continue to face physical attacks on the streets and verbal assaults from the media heather mcdonald author of the war on cops will join us out of the cold and pandemic really start we'll speak to one journalist who's doing his best to investigate that question and why is the president being told by his people not to take questions shouted to him from members of the media here guys are better than he was supposed to be answering all these questions was to leave she i wonder i have some thoughts on that for deserved.

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to be focused on being so wolk our panel of former military officers joins us and this is national police week as controversy continues to surround the amount of training which goes into police departments that joshua sweet is going to show us a new virtual option i'm sorry now using all of these stories along with my take on today's edition of news feeds he's right here on r.t. america. it isn't said that politics is war without bloodshed and while war is politics with bloodshed i could not agree more and our guest to start off today show has been around it is entire life with the most recent events involving his family actually being the most challenging because it finds him fighting the very institution they have been a part of for so many decades. now at the end of april president trump's former attorney and the former mayor of new york rudy giuliani had his apartment raided by the f.b.i. so to give us the latest as well as his own observations of what is going on in new york as well as the rest of the country we welcome former special assistant to president trump and associate director of

terrorist group hamas and the media does what it always does blame israel we'll show you it's national police week and our men and women in blue continue to face physical attacks on the streets and verbal assaults from the media heather mcdonald author of the war on cops will join us out of the covert pandemic really stark we'll speak to one journalist who's doing his best to investigate that question and why is the president being told by his people not to take questions shouted to him from members of the media here guys are better than no supposed to be answering all these questions was the lead.

to be focused on being so woke our panel of former military officers joins us and this is a national police week it is controversy continues to surround the amount of training which goes into place departments it's not just wait it's going to show us a new virtual option i'm sorry now he's in all of these stories along with my take on today's edition of news feeds he's right here on our team america my . it isn't said that politics is war without bloodshed and while war is politics with bloodshed i could not agree more and our gas to start off today show has been around it is entire life with the most recent event involving his family actually being the most challenging because it finds him fighting the very institution they have been a part of for so many decades. now at the end of april president trump's former attorney and the former mayor of new york rudy giuliani had his apartment raided by the f.b.i. so to give us the latest as well as his own observations of what is going on in new york as well as the rest of the country we welcome former special assistant to president trump and associate

to be focused on being so woke our panel of former military officers joins us and this is national police week as controversy continues to surround the amount of training which goes into police departments this house this week is going to show us a new virtual option i'm sorry now using all of these stories along with my take on today's edition of news right here on our team america. it isn't said that politics is war without bloodshed and while war is politics with bloodshed i could not agree more and our guest to start off today show has been around it is entire life with the most recent events involving his family actually being the most challenging because it finds him fighting the very institution they have been a part of for so many decades. now at the end of april president trump former attorney and the former mayor of new york rudy giuliani had his apartment raided by the f.b.i. so to give us the latest as well as his own observations of what is going on in new york as well as the rest of the country we welcome former special assistant to president trump and associate director of the o

. >> on the air, from this very show, you want to share a message for national police week.mericans out there support law enforcement but for too long, shamed into silence about men and women are. i would encourage folks who support law enforcement please stand up and show appreciation and support because, the anti-police voices, we could be louder and prouder than ever -- >> don't miss no interruption with tomi lahren on fox nation. and did the pandemic ruin your travel plans. leaning on airlines to should billions in refunds. >> we but you know how to cash in next. ♪♪ this is what an annuity can do. tired of clean clothes that just don't smell clean? what if your clothes could stay fresh for weeks? now they can! this towel has already been used and it still smells fresh. pour a cap of downy unstopables into your washing machine before each load and enjoy fresher smelling laundry for up to 12-weeks. which shows will you be getting into tonight? how 'bout all of them. netflix. 'cause xfinity gets you really into your shows. when one burns for someone who does not feel the sa

police officer is killed and another hurt, shot while serving a warrant, the country marks national police week. >> there is evidence ran somewhere is in russia. they have some responsibility to deal with this. todd: russian hackers blamed for the cyber attack on the critical colonial pipeline, the president says there is no link to putin, prices surge. jillian: college canceled itself? golden globes became the latest target of the world elite. "fox and friends first" starts right now. ♪♪ pressing down on you ♪♪ ♪♪ todd: totally like the news, a lot of pressure on guests i would say. going off of a story about the golden globes may be. >> a bunch of rich people giving back trophies, i have soccer trophies from seventh-grade. >> i they participation trophies? that matters. >> at verona high school. with that you are watching "fox and friends first" on tuesday morning. jillian: for biden ordering federal agencies with a possible gas was following a cyberattack on a major pipeline. >> jackie ibanez in the southeast already ran out of gas and restoring service, this is bad. >> reporter: the adminis

police officer is killed and another hurt, shot while serving a warrant, the country marks national police weekre is evidence ran somewhere is in russia. they have some responsibility to deal with this. todd: russian hackers blamed for the cyber attack on the critical colonial pipeline, the president says there is no link to putin, prices surge.

we covered national police week, he lost his life in california while executing a search warrant.in place for within the department and now to the point about propaganda, we are seeing now the effects which is losing officers lives. >> kayleigh: the officer said they are going to show up and protect that parade, this reminds me of they want to ban guns but they're fine having people with guns to protect them. they want to ban officers, but they're fine with them showing up to protect them and that is just it, police always show up and protect. >> harris: amen. controversy for the founder bill gates, about his marriage? multiple new reports claim he pursued a relationship with women who worked with him while he was married. he created an uncomfortable work environment, i believe we call that toxic. details ahead. ♪ ♪ only pay for what you need. ♪ liberty. liberty. liberty. liberty. ♪ that delicious scramble was microwaved? get outta here. everybody's a skeptic. wright brothers? more like, yeah right, brothers! get outta here! it's not crazy. it's a scramble. just crack an egg. >> t

we're in national police week. your thoughts. >> kaleigh: that's right. dent trump did standing at the police memorial. where is president biden? he's silent. i thought he was the great uniter and about to bring us together. that's what he told us on inauguration day. he noticeably silent in an important week. there's consequences. used to be called the ferguson effect. the demonization calling officers to pull back. now it's compounded by the pull back effect. we don't have a leader standing up and giving a national voice to the good work that police officers do. >> emily: gillian, part of one of the many issues with this blanketed extreme policies being put into place is that it undercuts the common sense meaningful reform that so many americans were behind especially in communities and police departments that were working together, for example, here in seattle as we were moving our way through our almost 10-year-old consent decree here. the judge said you defunded the police. this takes me back three steps. what are you thinking? >> gillian: the way i s

try joe biden's recent comments commemorating national police week. expression of gratitude, he quoted deep distress towards law enforcement which is been exasperated by the recent deaths of several black and brown people at the hands of law enforcement. he's like a guy with a sore tooth. he just couldn't leave it alone. thanks for that, joe. remind me not to have you give the eulogy at my funeral. of course, the slandering of the plea seems way worse then wanting to reasonably fit people to protect you and your country. and of course, it was trump's insult that gets more coverage. do you think trump cares what the positive body image crowd thanks? fat chance. [applause] let's welcome tonight's guest. we were worried he wouldn't come back. dr. drew pinsky! he's from the hawkeye state, former acting attorney general matt whitaker! she likes her prince harry. he's so huge getting on his good side takes two trips, post on fox nation, tyrus! >> greg: all right, we are going to weigh in on some dangerous territory. to speak i want to thank you for that hom

this is national police week.o be highlighting but then men and women like you are doing in uniform and the vast majority of them wanting to serve their communities and walking to very difficult situations. how we continue to encourage him to do that when they do feel attacked on numerous fronts. that's for all another day but i've got to ask, you are retiring, you announced effective june 1st. a lot of speculation about whether you may be considering a run for governor against governor whitmer. what can you tell us about your retirement plans if you have them? >> let me say i'm focused on condition. i certainly have enjoyed public service for 44 years. i would tell you i'm going to continue to fight the good fight. i'll make a decision on what my plans are. i can tell you many michiganders have reached out to me, not just michigan but across the great land saying you should seek office. i haven't made a decision yet, shannon. when i do come i don't know if you will be the first to know. but i'll make an announcem

it comes as national police week vigil honors the fallen adding 394 names to the national memorial wallan senator mitt romney grilling alejandro mayorkas over a spike in border apprehensions. >> the administration needs to take immediate action to remedy what we are seeing. >> we have taken immediate action. we are addressing the numbers consistent with the law. >> impose a new law. the secretary responsible for securing the border doesn't recognize these charges being a problem. >> reporter: j johnson defendant the biden administration policies while blaming trump policies for the crisis. border apprehensions reach a 20 year high. jillian: texas representative chip roy will challenge new york representative elise stefanik for the conference chair post after liz cheney was removed from the job over her feud with donald trump. cheney refusing to back down in an exclusive interview with bret baer. >> important to understand the threat with what the former president is making, we have to get people to vote for us and we can't do that if we are a party based on a foundation of lies. what th

critics ripping president biden for the statement -- this statement marking national police week.r we also recognize that in many of our communities especially black and brown communities there is a deep sense of distrust toward law enforcement, a distrust that has been exacerbated by the recent deaths of several black and brown people at the hands of law enforcement, end quote. from the president of the united states during police week. jason rantz radio talk show host. your top line reaction. >> the statement started out so well i thought and then he has to bow to the radicals within the blm movement in and out of congress. if you don't do that they end up throwing a fit and take to the streets. they are selfish because they have to make everything about them. it was not about them, it was about police officers who every single day put on their uniform and they run towards danger when we run away from it. this was about celebrating what they do, not about the reactions from activists who will never be happy. to be clear, when you look at the violence on the streets of this count

the timing of the symbolism as well, i don't know if you're aware, but next week begins national police weekch is when law enforcement across the united states recognizes the sacrifices in the line of duty. this is not a coincidence that governor desantis decided at this time to give the information about this -- this effort of his. it is really, really something that law enforcement across the united states -- not just in florida, can look at and say, you know what? finally someone is on our side, a leader is showing the way it should be done. >> shannon: as he points out, next week is so important. my late father was a law enforcement officer and his younger days. always make sure that we remember how important it was to think about the families and those were left behind because of the greatest men and women but on this uniform and choose to do this job voluntarily every single day. it's the career they've chosen. we reported quickly on this last night about how there was going to be a blue at the zoo event for law enforcement to interact with the community, these it was very supportive o

this is national police week. i think it's improper that we introduce this legislation today while our police all over the country are being recognized. so we need to do the same thing here in washington so i'm excited about it. it's been a tough to get us to this point. we gave a lot. but it's bipartisan. we put equal number of democratic members as well as republican recommendations. so we try to take the politics out of it because the public deserves nothing less than an accurate product that we can all live with. >> yes, and some answers. i totally hear you. congressman, while i have you, about homeland security, i also want to ask you about the attack on colonial pipeline. two sources tell cnn that colonial did pay the ransom. the russian criminal enterprise asked for $5 million. should colonial have paid a ransom? >> well, that's a business decision for colonial. coincidentally, i have a call with the secretary of energy after this interview. that's one of the questions that i will ask her. i'm not sure i'll

once again, during national police week, thank you for your sacrifices on leadership you provide our communities. may we never forget how appreciated you are, every single day. >> so, if republicans back the blue, why did they kill a bipartisan january 6th commission which would investigate the attack that left 140 officers injured, one officer dead and two others who later died by suicide? the mother and girlfriend of fallen officer brian sicknick says republicans' words don't align with their actions. >> if they had a child that was hurt, or was killed on a day like that, they would think very differently. or if they were hurt. i mean, they could have very well -- someone could have been killed, one of the congressmen, one of the senators. but apparently they just think, well, you know, we're safe because of the men in blue. i think, you know, it's all talk and no action. clearly, they're not backing the blue. it's just unbelievable to me that they could do nothing about this. >> and this goes beyond republicans turning their backs on the officers who suffered that day. some have c

over run and we have to protech those men and women who did that and incidentally, this was national police week. a lot of those individuals denying what was going on, they were having events saying how we support the police so we're saying if you support the capitol police in doing their job, you support this commission getting to the facts. >> are you confident that this will pass the house and this commission will be established? >> well, we'll get through the house. we'll take it up this week. i hope the senate follows, you know, right away and we can get this sunset the commission for december 31. they have a lot of work to do. some of the committee and evidence that the normal commission we would have to get we already have. we have the honorary report and house administration report. we have the government reform and oversight committees report. so we have a number of documents already in hand. we have information from the department of defense. so what we need is a clear direction for this commission to go forward and come back to us at the end of it and say congress, this is what you ne

it's national police week. was standing there with about two dozen republicans honoring these police officers. afterwards i went up to ask him to clarify and to explain what he meant yesterday. let's watch this exchange. do you stand by your statement yesterday that yesterday -- when you said yesterday was like a capitol tour? do you stand by those statements? >> do you regret saying that? five people died, including police officers that you're here today, honoring police officers. the. >> if you're honest in your statement -- >> what's wrong about it? that's what you said. >> think about what you just said. you didn't take what i just said in context at all. >> can you explain to us -- explain to us -- >> you go listen to what i said. >> we did. do you believe january 6th was an insurrection? . >> we gave representative clyde many opportunities to clarify or explain what he meant, so we chose not to. so we have to take his words from the hearing yesterday at face value. this came moments after i asked leader m

. >> madam speaker, this week is national police week. i rise today to honor the courageous men and women in blue. we know that a single week is simply not enough to recognize the service and sacrifice the police officers and their families make. thank you for your dedication and putting your lives on the line in order to make our communities safer each and every day. unfortunately, our brave law enforcement officers have come under attack by the liberal media and leftists who dangerously and wrongfully suggest the answer to all problems is to defund the police. mr. gosar: this growing anti-police rhetoric is disgusting and threatens the safety and security of communities across america. members of our law enforcement community regularly face dangerous and demanding circumstances. yet they possess a willingness to setaside their own safety for the sake of others. let me be perfectly clear. i back the blue 100%. you have our unwavering support and gratitude. once again during national police week, thank you for your sacrifices and leadershi

as we begin this hearing, i know this is the start of national police week. in years past, this annual commemoration of law enforcement from agencies and jurisdictions has included a large gathering at the west front of the capital to remember officers who have fallen in the line of duty and to thank all men and women who serve our nation and our community of law enforcement. it's a perverse army that this year, this important gathering will not be held because of the pandemic, which has killed more police officers in the pasture than any other line of duty cause of death combined. instead, the gathering of law enforcement at the capital so far this year will be that which occurred -- the largest will be that that occurred on january 6 when officers for most departments responded to the insurrectionist attack. it's not just the capitol police who were under attack that day. it was also the men and women who answered their call for aid from the washington, d.c. metropolitan police department, the alexandria police department, the virginia state police, the fbi

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