[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 8, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H6913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               AMERICAN INNOVATION IS IN THE EXPRESS LANE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, American innovation is in 
the express lane, and we have President Trump and both the private and 
public sectors to thank.
  The progress that has been made to date on viable vaccine candidates 
is astonishing, and it is a promising sign for the American people.
  It is truly a testament to the grit and resilience that resides 
within this country, and we have come a long way since the beginning of 
this year.
  We are on the cusp of eradicating COVID-19 once and for all, and the 
livelihoods of the American people will be restored.
  Mr. Speaker, never bet against American innovation. It has the power 
to change the world.


                     Personal Battle With COVID-19

  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, recently, my family faced a 
test that was unlike any we had faced before: fighting COVID-19.
  My husband contracted the virus and spent 4 days in Watauga Medical 
Center, where he received excellent care from doctors and nurses. I 
tested positive, was totally asymptomatic, but, of course, was 
quarantined and understand the frustration associated with that. 
Thankfully, though, I was able to continue my work without 
interruption, unlike so many others.
  We have always been grateful for those in healthcare, treating others 
at their own risk, but we understand the situation they are facing 
better than ever.
  We are even more grateful for the men and women fighting on the front 
lines to protect the American people. They do so not out of self-
interest but rather through a solemn commitment to protect the sanctity 
of human life.
  We will be forever grateful for their countless sacrifices and will 
continue to pray for their safety and for God's grace to continue.
  To those impeccable men and women serving, from the bottom of my 
heart, thank you.

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