[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           ADVISORY COUNCILS

  (Mr. ROUZER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, it is important we regularly meet with 
constituents in order to have a variety of viewpoints and experience to 
draw upon as we work towards the betterment of our country.
  This past district work period, we held advisory council meetings 
with interested citizens from across North Carolina's Seventh 
Congressional District. These advisory councils represent different 
sectors within our community throughout the district, including ag, 
small business, veterans and defense, law enforcement, homeland 
security, health care, and education.
  There was one theme that continually emerged during these meetings, 
and the message was clear: we must reduce the burdens of an overly 
intrusive Federal Government while making improvements in those areas 
where government has a legitimate and constitutional responsibility, 
such as our transportation and infrastructure needs.
  I look forward to working with these distinguished men and women who 
have agreed to serve on our advisory councils. Their insights into 
issues that affect our district, our State, and our Nation are 
invaluable; and I thank them for their desire and willingness to serve 
in this capacity.

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