[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 205 (Friday, December 4, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H6817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WE MUST RISE TO THE OCCASION

  (Mr. PHILLIPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PHILLIPS. Madam Speaker, the foundation of America's greatness 
stems from its remarkable ability--our remarkable ability--to meet the 
moment during times of crisis.
  Whether our foremothers and forefathers faced threats from overseas, 
economic depressions, natural disasters, or attacks on our own soil, 
they rose to the occasion. They met the moment, and history shined 
favorably upon their legacies.
  And now it is our turn.
  The pandemic is an enemy that has already killed 276,000 of our 
neighbors across the Nation, and by the time it is over, it will have 
likely claimed more lives--American lives--than World War II.
  Families are hungry, restaurants and businesses are closing, millions 
are unemployed, and each one of them is waiting on us.
  But common ground has been found, my friends. A bipartisan, bicameral 
framework awaits our action. Time is short, the need is great, and I 
implore that we all come together and get it done.

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