At Hearing on Capitol Police Budget, Senator Murray Underscores Commitment to Support Those Keeping Our Capitol Safe

"Every day, at every hour, members of your staff are here keeping an eye out for all of us who work here in our nation's Capitol and everyone who comes to visit. I'm incredibly grateful to you and all of our Capitol police officers for working so hard, for putting in late hours like you just talked about, for sacrificing weekends, and more--to keep everyone here safe. And I know it certainly has not been an easy few years. We owe so much to both of your agencies--starting with the resources to do your jobs."

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"Chief, I know that you and your team have been very focused on addressing the recommendations that resulted from the events of January 6, 2021, and are working to continue to enhance your capabilities to meet emerging mission requirements. Those are all costly initiatives, but I am glad that we have been working to provide the resources you need for that. But I also know that your workforce spends time away from their families and makes a lot of personal sacrifice. I want to make sure we are equally focused on their needs while we fund mission-critical items."

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