[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                      RECOGNIZING SHELTON JOHNSON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Porter) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an amazing 
Californian, Mr. Shelton Johnson. I commend his contributions to the 
National Park Service and his dedication to telling the stories of our 
history that often go untold.
  Mr. Johnson has worked as a park ranger for over 35 years. In that 
time, he has enthusiastically recounted the special contributions of 
Black Americans to preserving Yosemite's wilderness. The all-Black 9th 
and 10th Calvary Regiments, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, were among 
the first park rangers, even before the founding of the National Park 
system.
  I am inspired by Mr. Johnson's creativity and commitment to sharing 
our diverse history. Mr. Johnson was recently awarded the American Park 
Experience Award for his lifelong efforts in helping more families and 
youth feel welcome as they see their stories told.
  As a fellow teacher and mom to three enthusiastic, park-loving kids, 
I am honored to recognize him today.


                       Competition in Capitalism

  Ms. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, a strong capitalist economy requires 
competition. Weak antitrust enforcement has atrophied the bones of our 
economy. When our economy lacks competition, we see prices go up, wages 
drop, and innovation stall.
  Last year, my office released a report detailing how Big Pharma's 
market consolidation creates real harms for families. Too many 
Americans can't afford lifesaving prescription drugs because Big Pharma 
buys out its competitors so that it can continue its corporate abuse.
  We have also seen how Big Tech's market consolidation reduces 
consumer choice, stifles competition, and harms small businesses.
  Competition is central to healthy capitalism. Reining in corporate 
greed, holding big businesses accountable, and cracking down on 
monopolies will strengthen our economy.
  Congress must tackle market consolidation to create a level playing 
field for all businesses and to strengthen our capitalist economy.

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