[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          CIVILITY IN CONGRESS

  (Mrs. DINGELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, it is a fresh week in Washington. Last 
week, division infected this Capitol, both sides, Republicans and 
Democrats.
  The State of the Union is supposed to be a time of coming together as 
Americans, coming together to improve jobs, healthcare, the 
environment, and the lives of hardworking men and women, seniors, and 
their families.
  On Friday, I couldn't wait to get home. I went home and spent time 
with people in my district.
  People donned costumes in the Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge 
for Special Olympics. I didn't jump, but I laughed.
  The University of Michigan won a hard-fought game against Michigan 
State. Yes, go Blue. And now, we come together as one Michigan.
  We had serious, important conversations about the division in this 
country and how we must come together.
  As we work on the people's business this week, I hope we remember we 
can disagree agreeably and respect others' opinions and the need to 
listen to each other and understand different perspectives. We are all 
Americans.

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