Gang violence in America is not a sudden problem. It has been a part of urban life for years, offering an aggressive definition and identity to those seeking a place to belong in the chaos of large metropolitan areas.

Quote by Dave Reichert

Topics: Urban Quotes

In fact, street gangs are the primary distributor of illegal drugs in the United States.

In fact, street gangs are the primary distributor of illegal drugs in the United States.

Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security,...

Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security,...

It is vitally important that we implement immigration reform. We need a bill that strengthens...

It is vitally important that we implement immigration reform. We need a bill that strengthens...

While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address...

While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address...

Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of...

Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of...

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

I believe that the freedom of speech should be protected, but so should a family's...

I believe that the freedom of speech should be protected, but so should a family's...

Scissors, screwdrivers and the like pose an unacceptable risk to flight crews as well passengers.

Scissors, screwdrivers and the like pose an unacceptable risk to flight crews as well passengers.

Increased and better screening for explosives is necessary - and Congress should fund it and...

Increased and better screening for explosives is necessary - and Congress should fund it and...

We must make every effort to neutralize this threat peacefully, but be ever mindful of...

We must make every effort to neutralize this threat peacefully, but be ever mindful of...

It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those...

It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those...

I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to...

I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to...

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving...

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving...

The men and women who make up a plane's crew put their lives in jeopardy...

The men and women who make up a plane's crew put their lives in jeopardy...

Congress has an obligation to protect our country's natural beauty, embodied in our nation's parks,...

Congress has an obligation to protect our country's natural beauty, embodied in our nation's parks,...

Today, we realize there are those actively seeking to harm us, to destroy our infrastructure...

Today, we realize there are those actively seeking to harm us, to destroy our infrastructure...

Gang violence in America is not a sudden problem. It has been a part of...

Gang violence in America is not a sudden problem. It has been a part of...

One in seven Americans, including more than 8 million children, does not have even basic...

One in seven Americans, including more than 8 million children, does not have even basic...

I believe that everyone can appreciate the right of a family to grieve the loss...

I believe that everyone can appreciate the right of a family to grieve the loss...

In Washington State, the immigrant population has grown by 42 percent in the five years...

In Washington State, the immigrant population has grown by 42 percent in the five years...