[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       THANKING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR EXPRESSING THEIR CONCERN

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, the public often has the impression that we in 
Congress are not caring people who work together on issues. I want to 
say to the American people that in the last few days, you could not 
find a group of people more concerned about their fellow Members than 
we have here.
  We know this hurricane is hitting North Carolina, it is likely to hit 
South Carolina and possibly Georgia, and I want people to know how much 
I appreciate Members on both sides of the aisle who have come up to me 
to ask what impact this is going to have on me, on my district, on the 
people of my district, and on North Carolina in general.
  It is very heartwarming to have those concerns expressed. People have 
said, ``We are praying for you.''
  I know that is the case throughout the country, but I want to 
particularly say to all of my colleagues--I thanked them all 
personally--but to all of my colleagues, those who haven't spoken to me 
but have spoken to other Members, thank you very much for your concerns 
and prayers. I certainly will pass those along to my constituents, but 
I think it is important that people know we care a great deal about 
each other and we express that to each other.

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