[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   VACCINATION BY CHOICE NOT MANDATE

  (Mr. LONG asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. LONG. Madam Speaker, I want to read a letter that I got just 2 
days ago. It is like a lot of letters I am getting today.

       Billy, I am appealing to you as one of your trusted 
     constituents and fearful mother of two Active Duty Marines. 
     Is our government trying to force our courageous military 
     into submissive robots? The disgusting abuse of power is now 
     out of control when the government begins taking away our 
     God-given rights from loyal citizens and is seeking to take 
     away the very dignity of those who served beyond measure. My 
     son and daughter-in-law have served diligently and 
     effectively with pride and honor for 14 years. What can I do 
     to help this administration from taking our very hearts and 
     stomping on them? I believe with every ounce of me God is in 
     control here and we all know who will ultimately win this 
     battle. What can I do to help win this sooner than later. 
     Debi.

  Madam Speaker, let me be clear. I have been vaccinated. I have had 
three shots. I encourage everyone to talk to their doctor. And if it is 
right for them, to take the vaccine. But ultimately, the vaccination 
should be a choice that shouldn't be mandated by anyone.
  I had a mother show me a picture of her daughter in her fatigues 
looking at her newborn baby and telling me that a nursing mother is not 
exempt from this.

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