Congressman Bill Posey Echoes President Trump Calling For Officials to Protect National Monuments from Vandalism
By Space Coast Daily // June 24, 2020
POSEY: Destroying and vandalizing United States veterans’ memorials is a violation of federal law

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement in response to the destruction and desecration of several United States veterans’ memorials.
“One of the greatest privileges Katie and I have is greeting our World War II veterans as they depart on their honor flight to our nation’s capital to visit their memorial and greeting them in Washington DC, as they arrive on the National Mall. Their courage, and that of veterans since, has protected America and the freedoms we hold dear.
“The President’s call to protect our national monuments from vandalism and destruction should be taken very seriously by all.
The exercise of First Amendment Rights is guaranteed in our nation’s Constitution and is to be respected, but this exercise does not entitle anyone to destroy public or private property.
Destroying and vandalizing United States veterans’ memorials is a violation of federal law and carries severe criminal penalties. Those who desecrate our memorials dedicated to our brave United States service men and women should be held fully accountable.”
I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other such Federal property in the U.S. with up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act, or such other laws that may be pertinent…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2020
…..This action is taken effective immediately, but may also be used retroactively for destruction or vandalism already caused. There will be no exceptions!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2020
It is ashame that Congress doesn’t do something about the lowlifes that burn the American Flag. It should be stopped, and now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2020
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