[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             GIVE US A VOTE

  (Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great concern as 
the Republic majority has allowed the House to head home for 52 days 
without addressing the gun violence epidemic, providing resources to 
respond to Zika, or doing anything about the Flint water crisis. And 
that is just to name a few issues.
  Mr. Speaker, our constituents elected us to focus on their needs: 
growing our economy, creating jobs, improving education for our 
children, improving and ensuring safety and security in their 
communities.
  Now, we are about to leave town without handling at least these three 
incredibly concerning issues. I urge my colleagues on the other side of 
the aisle to see reason, work with us to find a path to compromise, get 
back to doing their jobs, and give us a vote.

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