[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 122 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1035]
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         CONGRESS SHOULD STAY IN SESSION UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2018

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am disappointed that Congress plans to 
adjourn for August recess without addressing critical issues important 
to the American people. I appreciate that district work periods allow 
Members to visit with folks back in their community, but it is now 
becoming a habit for Congress to abandon a long ``to do'' list in the 
rush to get out of town. This August is no exception.
   Unfortunately, Congress has not done its job. It has not completed 
the work of the people; including budgeting and critical national 
security legislation. Our constituents expect us to stay and finish the 
job. As I requested of the Speaker in June, let's clear our schedules 
and--in the strongest possible terms--and stay in Washington for the 
month of August to finish the business of the people.
   As I have said in previous years as we approach the August recess, 
I'm prepared to stay in Washington as long as it takes. These issues 
are too important to delay.

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