[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS

  (Mr. SCHNEIDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the frontline 
heroes, especially our healthcare workers who are working tirelessly 
under unbearable stresses to save lives.
  I thank the researchers and scientists who are developing COVID 
vaccines. But I also want to plead with my fellow citizens to act 
responsibly to protect each other in this battle against a deadly 
virus.
  Today, Moderna announced remarkable results for a second vaccine on 
the heels of Pfizer's recent announcement.
  There is light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel is long, and 
the road back is still many months away. We can't afford to let our 
guard down or millions of Americans will get sick and thousands, tens 
of thousands of our fellow citizens, our neighbors, and our family 
members will needlessly die.
  As I speak, America's hospitals, especially in rural and underserved 
communities, are at capacity. They are airlifting patients to bigger 
cities. We have reports of growing shortfalls of medical supplies and 
staff. Our frontline healthcare workers desperately need our help.
  As we enter the holiday season, I am begging Americans to stay 
vigilant. Wear a mask, watch your distance, and wash your hands. If you 
must gather, do so outside, even though it is cold. I know that you 
want to see your families. I want to see mine. I know that the 
sacrifice will not be easy, but I also know that there is pain.
  We can do this. We can beat back this virus, but only if we do it 
together. If we don't people will die, and God forbid you or your loved 
one is the last to die before a vaccine.

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