[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 171 (Monday, December 31, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H7475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         FAREWELL TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Scott) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say 
farewell to the House.
  I first want to say thank you to the wonderful people of the South 
Carolina coast. From Myrtle Beach to my hometown of North Charleston to 
Hilton Head, your support over the last 3 years has truly humbled me 
and inspired me.
  I also want to thank my friends, my colleagues, and the members of 
the South Carolina delegation: Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Duncan, Mr. 
Gowdy, and Mr. Mulvaney. We have a great group who truly understands we 
are here to represent the great State of South Carolina and the 
citizens of America, and I thank them all for their friendship.
  Finally, I'd like to thank all of my colleagues here in the House. We 
may not always agree on things, but we are here for a reason: to try 
and make this Nation better.
  As I prepare to move to the United States Senate, it is that belief 
that makes me incredibly optimistic about our future. The battles of 
today will, in the future, be seen as a positive turning point for our 
Nation, where we got our fiscal house back in order and revitalized the 
American Dream for our children and our grandchildren.
  I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of South 
Carolina, some of the most passionate people in the Nation. And I will 
never forget my time here in the people's House, where we worked every 
single day to build a brighter future for our Nation.
  Thank you.

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