Walter Beaman Jones

“ Yet this prosecutor believed the word of a
drug smuggler who claimed he was unarmed. It is a sad day in this
Nation when a criminal has more influence over a Federal prosecutor
than two law enforcement officers. I am going to repeat that, Mr.
Speaker. It is a sad day in this Nation when a criminal has more
influence over a Federal prosecutor than two law enforcement officers.
Both agents testified that the drug smuggler turned and pointed an
object at them while he was running away, and they fired in self-
defense. ”

“ I am pleased and grateful that Chairman Conyers and Chairman Leahy
have shown interest in holding hearings to investigate the injustice
committed against these two Border Patrol agents. The conviction of
these two agents is a travesty that cries out for oversight, and I hope
that Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle will say thank you
to Mr. Conyers and also to Chairman Leahy because they are willing to
look for the truth and justice instead of injustice. ”