2023 State of the Union address: on Crime
Delia Ramirez:
Upend deadly status quo; end qualified immunity for police
For generations, our country's laws, practices, and resources have enabled police violence in our communities. It's a pattern, not an exception. Congress has failed to pass even modest accountability measures to change how police show up in our
communities. We must upend this deadly status quo. We must end qualified immunity. We must invest in ending poverty and uplifting schools, jobs, housing, healthcare, and strong communities. That's what truly keeps us safe.
Source: Working Families Party on 2023 State of the Union speech
Feb 7, 2023
Joe Biden:
Brown and black parents tell kids "The Talk" about cops
Public safety depends on public trust. But too often that trust is violated.Joining us tonight are the parents of Tyre Nichols, who had to bury him just last week. Imagine what it's like to lose a child at the hands of the law. Imagine having to
worry whether your son or daughter will come home from walking down the street or playing in the park or just driving their car.
I've never had to have "The Talk" with my children that so many Black and Brown families have had with their children: "If
a police officer pulls you over, turn on your interior lights. Don't reach for your license. Keep your hands on the steering wheel." Imagine having to worry like that every day in America.
I know most cops are good. decent people. They risk their
lives every time they put on that shield. But what happened to Tyre in Memphis happens too often. We have to do better. Give law enforcement the training they need, hold them to higher standards, and help them succeed in keeping everyone safe.
Source: 2023 State of the Union speech
Feb 7, 2023
Joe Biden:
Ten times the return for every dollar spent fighting fraud
Before I came to office many inspector generals who protect taxpayer dollars were sidelined. Fraud was rampant. Let's triple our anti-fraud strike forces going after these criminals, double the statute of limitations on these crimes, and
crack down on identity fraud by criminal syndicates stealing billions of dollars from the American people. For every dollar we put into fighting fraud, taxpayers get back at least ten times as much.
Source: 2023 State of the Union speech as prepared for delivery
Feb 7, 2023
Donald Trump:
Criminals released from jail continue their crime wave
Drug cartels are now raking in billions of dollars from smuggling poison to kill our people and to kill our children, savage killers, rapists and violent criminals are being released
from jail to continue their crime wave, and under Biden, the murder rate has reached the highest in the history of our country.
Source: Trump recorded prebuttal to 2023 State of the Union speech
Feb 7, 2023
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
Dems want to defund the police, increasing crime
After years of Democrat attacks on law enforcement and calls to `defund the police`, violent criminals roam free, while law-abiding families live in fear.
As a mom, my heart breaks for every parent who has lost a son or daughter to addiction.
Source: GOP response to 2023 State of the Union speech
Feb 7, 2023
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