[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              STILL I RISE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Green) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. I rise today with 
a belief that the Honorable   John Lewis was eminently correct with his 
statement. He does not need my commentary; hence, I will not give 
commentary.
  I just want the Record to reflect that on September 24, shortly after 
the noon hour, I had the preeminent privilege of being here in this 
very room to hear the Honorable   John Lewis.
  While I won't comment on his commentary, I will just comment on 
something that was on my heart as it relates to people who approach and 
ask questions about the state of affairs, the status of our country.
  On yesterday, a young man, 9 years of age, his name is Alec. Alec is 
a variation of Alexander. Alexander means helper of humankind.
  This 9-year-old young man expressed his concerns about our country--9 
years of age. The proof of what I say can be validated because he was 
at the rally that was held right out front of the Rayburn House Office 
Building--9 years of age.
  People of all ages who have been chronicling these events are asking 
questions. There are many answers to be given, but I think the 
Honorable   John Lewis has given us the best. I am honored that I was 
here when he gave us pearls of wisdom to facilitate our going forward.

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