[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
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                          CANCEL AUGUST RECESS

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, once again, I am disappointed that Congress 
plans to adjourn this August without addressing critical issues 
important to the American people.
   I appreciate that district work periods allow Members to visit and 
work on behalf of their constituents. I am fortunate to commute from my 
home in Montross to Washington, DC on a daily basis, so I am in my 
district listening to the concerns of my constituents every day.
   However, too much unfinished business remains, and too many 
important issues must still be addressed with a limited amount of time 
on the calendar. Congress has not completed its work, and our 
constituents expect us to stay and finish the job.
   I am prepared to stay in Washington until we complete the people's 
work. As I have asked year after year, let's clear our schedule, halt 
the outdated tradition of adjourning for the month of August, and stay 
in Washington to complete the work our constituents sent us here to do.

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