[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 195 (Thursday, December 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         WHAT AMERICA MAKES AND GROWS, MAKES AND GROWS AMERICA

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share a good news story from 
Ohio's Ninth Congressional District.
  During this holiday season, I humbly ask all Americans to do what 
they can to buy goods made right here in the USA. What America makes 
and grows, makes and grows America.
  Recently, I had the pleasure of patronizing two longstanding Toledo 
businesses, Fulkerson Jewelers and Clock Shop and Keystone Press. Both 
are small legacy businesses in the heart of our community. Together, 
they have existed for well over 160 years.
  Both establishments and their able, friendly staff embody American 
ingenuity, craftsmanship, hard work, and perseverance.
  At Fulkerson, a friendly young repairman replaced the battery in my 
watch in the blink of an eye. He even does laser welding.
  At Keystone, I dropped off materials to print for our office holiday 
mailings. This printing shop has been in business for over 100 years.
  Small family businesses embody all the charm, diversity, and 
creativity of America. So may I urge all Americans this holiday season 
to buy local, buy American, and support your hometown businesses that 
build and grow America.

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