{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=650B5A93-40BD-4907-8B9D-507315F06472", "United States Capitol Police Medal of Honor Ceremony", "2017-11-09", "2017", "2017-11", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate participated in a Medal of Honor ceremony honoring the United States Capitol Police. The following are U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell\u2019s remarks delivered during the ceremony, which took place in the U.S. Capitol:\r\n\r\n\u201cToday is another chance for each of us to both recognize and thank the men and women of our Capitol Police force for everything they do to protect our nation\u2019s Capitol, the people who work here, and the millions who visit this important symbol of our democracy. The United States Capitol Police stand as constant guards, routinely putting service before self. They are deserving of our deepest respect. They have earned our unyielding gratitude.\r\n\r\n\u201cEach and every day, I have the opportunity to interact with these law enforcement officers. They always exhibit professionalism, diligence, and service. I have had the privilege of working with some of them for many years. I know them, and I am incredibly thankful to each of them for their dedication.\r\n\r\n\u201cIn addition to Capitol Police, we are also pleased to honor the many other law enforcement agencies that responded to that Alexandria park on June 14th when our own members and staff were under attack. These men and women we\u2019re honoring today ran toward the threat and stopped it, and we can\u2019t ever thank you enough.\r\n\r\n\u201cWhen most of us leave home for work on a given day, we have any number of things on our mind: meetings, deadlines, tasks we need to get done. When a law enforcement officer walks out the door, they never know for sure what a day could bring. Neither do their families. And yet, they walk out the door just the same. Because, for them, what they do here is more than just a job or a career \u2014 it\u2019s a calling. We are so grateful that they do.\r\n\r\n\u201cTo underline the point, one need only say this: It\u2019s so great to see Representative Scalise here with us today, along with the other members and staff who were on the field too. And truly, what a blessing that is. The men and women of law enforcement go out each day to face the unknown, to help and assist people in their community, to confront challenges that others would not. Why do they do it? Courage. Duty. Honor. That\u2019s what I think.\r\n\r\n\u201cOn behalf of the Senate family and the Capitol community, I would like to once again share a simple message with the men and women of the United States Capitol Police and the Alexandria Police Department for their heroic efforts that day. Simple though it may be, it is sincere \u2014 and it is enduring: Thank you. \u201c\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=650B5A93-40BD-4907-8B9D-507315F06472"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.425794791430235, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}