Law and Order, and Liberty and Justice for All

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Law and Order, and Liberty and Justice for All

Dear John,

Since we last communicated a couple of weeks ago in this newsletter, George
Floyd, an African-American was tragically killed by a Minneapolis police
officer which led to protests – some peaceful – but some also resulted in
looting and rioting where more than 200 businesses were destroyed or damaged,
including the Third Precinct of Minneapolis. Yesterday, nine of 12 members of
the Minneapolis City Council announced they want to defund their city’s police
department. 

 

George Floyd’s death was tragic and nothing I saw on that video was acceptable
and I hope justice will be served. We can all agree racism should not be
tolerated. As a 23-year law enforcement officer, I continue to believe we don’t
police a community, we policewith a community. Building trust and strong
relationships between a police department and its community’s citizens is
fundamental to public safety and justice.

 

Sadly, some of the streets in Minneapolis now sit in ruins due to the rioting
and lawless behavior. Some small businesses – many owned by immigrants and
minorities – will never rebuild. I will always defend the 1st Amendment and a
right to protest, but when it comes to criminal behavior that’s not who we are
as Americans and it certainly is not who we are as Minnesotans. There will be
after-action reports but it was disappointing and deeply concerning to see the
failure of leadership at all levels as events unfolded and our National Guard
had to be deployed to stop the anarchy.

 

In Congress, I look forward to offering my experience and insight as a police
officer and helping shape criminal justice reform so it serves every American.
We must be a nation of law and order while offering liberty and ensuring
justice for all. 

2.5 Million Jobs Gained in May!

Ever since the COVID-19 global pandemic struck and so many businesses were
forced to close, I have been insisting that we can rebound quickly thanks to
the work ethic and ingenuity of so many hardworking Americans. On Friday, the
U.S. Labor Department announced that 2.5 million jobs were gained in May
showing we will recover and rebuild and America will be back. 

 

Remember, 90 days ago our economy was churning along at historic and
unprecedented levels with unemployment at the lowest mark since before we
landed on the Moon. We know how to rebuild an economy. We’ve been there before
and we know how to get there again. Let’s unleash the economic engine!  

New Episode of Our Way Of Life Podcast

Last month I launched a podcast with the goal of highlighting our way of life
by visiting with Minnesotans from around the 8th congressional district and
beyond. We kicked off our podcast with fishing legend and constituent Al
Lindner. This week, I visited the Roger Nelson farm near Hinckley. Roger shared
with us the challenges Minnesota farmers face as well as what it would mean for
his son, Jonathan, to someday take over the family farm. You can watch this
podcast as well as the previous one on my website’s podcast channelhere
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Honored to Get Endorsed by Teamsters

As the president of Law Enforcement Labor Services Union, Local 363 – and an
Area Commander with the Duluth Police Department – I appreciate Minnesota
workers and the significant role they play in our economy. I was honored
recently to receive the endorsement of the Teamsters Joint Council 32, who will
help lead the way in rebuilding our economy. Fighting for our way of life
includes standing with Minnesota workers and advocating on their behalf to help
ignite a blue-collar boom. Read morehere
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National Weekend of Action Starts Friday!

We all know what’s at stake in November and we have to ensure we continue
fighting for our way of life. This weekend, the Minnesota Trump Victory team is
leading a National Weekend of Action that will include door knocking, phone
banking, and voter registration. The summer kick-off is June 12-14 and you can
get more informationhere
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. We need your help turning Minnesota red!

Have a great week!

 

Sincerely,

 

Pete Stauber

 

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