[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 171 (Thursday, October 1, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, in November, thousands of 
marines will graduate from Marine Corps Infantry Training Battalion. 
These brave men and women will go on to serve and protect the United 
States and our allies across the world.
  One such marine is Rece T. Rader from Winston-Salem. His mother, 
Angela, recently wrote to me about his graduation from boot camp at 
Parris Island and his subsequent move to Camp Geiger.
  In her letter, she spoke passionately about how COVID-19 has made it 
incredibly hard for military families to celebrate alongside their 
loved ones who have completed their program requirements.
  Her story applies to so many families, and it highlights the 
importance of recognizing the many accomplishments of these airmen, 
marines, soldiers, sailors, and guardsmen.
  COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of all Americans in many ways.
  It is, however, very unfortunate that COVID-19 has deprived the 
servicemembers of the physical and moral support that comes with the 
attendance of their families at graduation ceremonies.

  To all servicemembers who are currently preparing for duty: We are 
incredibly proud of you. Your hard work and dedication have not gone 
unnoticed, and you serve as the role models that young people look to 
for inspiration.
  Today and every day, we should celebrate your accomplishments and the 
strides you continue to make.
  Though we may not be able to congratulate you all in person, please 
know we will always celebrate you no matter how close or how far away 
you may be.
  May God bless you, your families, and the United States of America.


                            Life Is Winning

  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, life is winning.
  Recently, a great new book by Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of the 
Susan B. Anthony List, has been published that is entitled, ``Life Is 
Winning.''
  Currently, I am halfway through the book, but can wholeheartedly 
recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about the fight 
for life in our country and to learn more about the role of elected 
officials in this fight.
  Many people, publicly known and unknown, have been working diligently 
to preserve what our Declaration of Independence says we are 
guaranteed: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  Mr. Speaker, without question, life is the fundamental component to 
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Marjorie, all the staff at Susan B. Anthony, the 
staff at National Right to Life, and the wonderful people at the State 
and local levels who pray diligently and work every day to promote the 
culture of life, which we know is supported by a majority of Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank President Trump and Vice-President Pence for 
their steadfast support of life. They understand that life must be 
protected and fought for at every turn.

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