[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 1, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my strong support for 
our Second Amendment as protected by the United States Constitution.
  The right to bear arms shall never be infringed upon, and I will 
always defend that right on this very floor.
  I swore an oath to serve the people of Indiana's Sixth District, and 
that means fighting for the God-given right of all Americans to defend 
themselves and their property. The right to defend yourself and protect 
your loved ones is paramount now more than ever.


                           In Support of Life

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give voice to those who do 
not have one: The unborn children of America.
  I am a pro-life American. It is our duty to protect the most 
vulnerable among us. Every human being deserves a right to life, and I 
will always defend that right. As I stand in this Chamber today, I 
pledge to always fight for the fundamental right to live given to us by 
God.


                          Support Main Street

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support 
Main Street as our economy reopens.
  Across this Nation mom-and-pop shops are suffering.
  The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with extreme social unrest, has 
caused businesses everywhere to shut their doors, many of which may 
never open again.
  As we reopen, American jobs may be lost permanently.
  Congress must make it a priority to protect and support small 
business owners and workers.
  It is our duty to do the people's work here in the people's House in 
our Nation's capital.
  Congress must support the Americans we swore to represent.


                 In Support of Law Enforcement Officers

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my support for our 
brave law enforcement officers.
  Behind the badge and uniform of our men and women in blue are 
neighbors and friends who put their lives on the line every day to 
protect the citizens they serve.
  Defunding the police would be downright dangerous, and I will never 
support that.
  Further, some are advocating to change qualified immunity.
  Eliminating this civil protection would have disastrous implications.
  It would open up officers and their families to countless civil 
lawsuits and make community policing all but impossible.
  In these times, the heroes of law enforcement deserve more support, 
not less.


   Americans Need a Strong Infrastructure Bill to Revive our Economy

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice opposition to H.R. 2.
  Americans across this Nation need a strong infrastructure bill to 
revive and strengthen our economy now.
  Yet Democrats drafted this bill without any Republican input.
  Commonsense, bipartisan proposals like the 12 amendments I authored 
failed because this is not a serious effort. This bill is a progressive 
wish list and a Nancy Pelosi power grab again.
  I urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 2.


          Wishing Good Luck to 4-H Participants Across Indiana

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, as the fair season begins, I want to wish the 
best of luck to all 4-H'rs across Indiana's Sixth District.
  Though this year's fairs are virtual and may look very different, the 
hard work they have put in throughout this past year I want to 
recognize.
  4-H is a tremendous organization that helps our Nation's youth 
develop the life skills needed to empower themselves and their 
communities.
  Best of luck to those participating in their 4-H county fair. You are 
making your families and communities very proud.

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