[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SIGNIFICANCE OF THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL

  (Mr. MEUSER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I have been reminded during these first 
days of the 118th Congress of the importance and significance of an 
open U.S. Capitol.
  I have had a number of guests from my district here with us this past 
week as the people's House has finally been reopened to the public. 
Yesterday I had Bode Brewer and his family with here with me, the 
excitement, awe, and inspiration that I saw in this young man's eyes in 
viewing this Capitol, as well as the opportunity he had to meet so many 
of my colleagues who play such a significant role in this House, was 
truly profound.
  Today I am visited by my constituent, Cadet Aidan Carr, whom I 
nominated to United States Military Academy West Point and who is in 
his third year at the Academy. Not only does Aidan have a clear sense 
of honor being here with us, but he is carrying himself with a great 
sense of respect, patriotism, and sense of duty for the commitment he 
has made to protect this country and this institution.
  So as we begin the 118th Congress, I hope we all are reminded of the 
responsibility we have in this House to serve the American people in 
the greatest country on Earth.

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