[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING OFFICER BLAKE CRULL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sixth District hero 
Greenfield Police Officer Blake Crull.
  Officer Crull was on a routine patrol when he saw a flipped car on 
fire. He sprang into action and ran toward the danger. With no regard 
for his personal safety, Officer Crull saved a woman from the burning 
car, which exploded mere moments later.
  Brave acts such as Officer Crull's are the very reason I will always 
back the blue and never defund the police. I thank Officer Crull for 
his courageous and brave service to our community.


                  Fighting for Conservative Principles

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, as Indiana's Sixth District Representative, 
it is my duty to fight for the conservative Hoosier principles on which 
my constituents sent me to Washington.
  My Republican colleagues and I are committed to the American people. 
We will renew the American Dream. We achieve this by making sure 
students can attend a great school, no matter their ZIP Code, by 
honoring the service of our veterans with good healthcare and job 
opportunities, and by supporting technical education.
  We will restore our way of life. We achieve this by defeating COVID-
19, by defending our police and not defunding them, and by upholding 
our constitutional rights.
  We will rebuild the greatest economy our Nation has ever seen. We 
achieve this by getting Americans back to work, by ending our 
dependence on China, and by upgrading America's infrastructure.
  Mr. Speaker, America is worth fighting for. This is our commitment to 
America.


                American Soybean Association Centennial

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the American 
Soybean Association centennial celebration.
  One hundred years ago, the American Soybean Association was started 
in my home State of Indiana at Soyland Farms in Camden. Today, the 
association advocates for our great soybean farmers while promoting the 
growth of the U.S. soybean industry, a thriving Hoosier asset and 
industry.
  Congratulations to the association on its 100th year. As a supporter 
of the ag industry, I wish them the best of luck in the next 100 years.


                       Recognizing Future of Work

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Future of Work 
initiative in Muncie, Indiana, for its leadership in the 21st century 
workforce development.
  The Future of Work organization includes Innovation Connector, Ivy 
Tech Community College, Ball State University, Purdue Polytechnic, 
Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development, Muncie Community Schools, 
Eastern Indiana Works, Ball Brothers Foundation, and East Central 
Indiana Regional Partnership.
  It is paving the way for students and jobseekers to prepare for 
careers in technology, engineering, and manufacturing. I thank Future 
of Work for helping young Americans develop skills to join the 21st 
century workforce.


                      Supporting Second Amendment

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my proud support of the 
Second Amendment.
  The Constitution affords the right of the people to keep and bear 
arms, and that shall not be infringed.
  As a lifetime member of the NRA, I understand what it is like to have 
your constitutional rights attacked. We take a look at the riots, 
looting, and danger right here on our own front doorsteps, and we see 
that the ability to protect our families and ourselves has never been 
more important.
  As the Representative from Indiana's Sixth District, I promise to 
uphold the Constitution.


          Applauding Trump Administration's Support of Farmers

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the Trump 
administration's commitment to our great American farmers.
  This week, the USDA announced $14 billion for agricultural producers 
who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs due to 
COVID-19.
  President Trump made a promise to put American farmers first, and he 
is doing just that. This commitment to farmers has helped the 
hardworking Sixth District Hoosier farmers who have been impacted by 
this pandemic. Our ag community feeds this Nation, and I applaud the 
Trump administration's unwavering support.

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