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Recognizing National Police Week

Floor Speech

Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize National Police Week.

Every day, from Tigard to Turner, McMinnville to Monmouth, tens of thousands of courageous Oregonians answer the call to protect and serve.

Law enforcement officers routinely step into harm's way to defend community members in crisis and to protect the rule of law. For that, we owe them a debt of gratitude, but gratitude alone is not enough.

As the daughter of a police officer, I know what it is like to worry about whether your loved one will return home safely, and I grieve for the families of those who don't.

In their honor, I am committed to supporting police officers in Oregon and across our Nation with the resources, funds, training, and care they need. We also need to do more to support our officers once they exit the force, from increasing mental health services to expanding disability benefits.

Those who dedicate their lives to public safety deserve nothing less.

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