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

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...

While port security remains one of our single greatest vulnerabilities, it makes little sense to...

While port security remains one of our single greatest vulnerabilities, it makes little sense to...

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.

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...

It's basic due diligence to make sure that whenever a foreign entity acquires a controlling...

It's basic due diligence to make sure that whenever a foreign entity acquires a controlling...

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

At a family's most difficult time, I want to make sure at a minimum that...

At a family's most difficult time, I want to make sure at a minimum that...

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...

Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth.

Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth.

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,...

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...

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...

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...