[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 10 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE UNITED

  (Mr. THANEDAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THANEDAR. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to stand in this well and 
represent the people of Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
  Last week, for the first time in 100 years, the House failed to 
organize on opening day. As a new Member of Congress, I found it to be 
a sad day for this body as an institution, a sad day for democracy, and 
a sad day for the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, House Democrats are united and prepared to try to find 
common ground with the other side of the aisle to solve problems on 
behalf of the American people, but I am not sure if I will find a 
willing partner across the aisle because of extreme viewpoints.
  The start of the 118th Congress has, in its short time of existence, 
seen some sad days. These sad days must stop now. Let's get to work.

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