[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 10 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            SOLVING PROBLEMS

  (Mr. NICKEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NICKEL. Madam Speaker, it is the honor of a lifetime to represent 
the people of North Carolina's 13th District.
  While we have seen chaos and confusion play out in this very Chamber 
over the past week, I want to make it clear that I am here to solve 
problems and not get caught up in politics as usual.
  It is important for the American people to know that there are adults 
in the room, and reasonable minds will prevail. I am committed to 
working across the aisle to do what is right for North Carolina.
  North Carolina's 13th District is one of the fastest growing 
districts in the country, and Congress needs to address the challenges 
that come with that growth.
  My constituents need their tax dollars to be used responsibly to 
improve roads and bridges. They need solutions that bring down the cost 
of housing and childcare. We need immigration reform that allows our 
economy to prosper.
  Madam Speaker, I support immigration reform that includes a pathway 
to citizenship for the undocumented immigrants known as the Dreamers, 
along with robust border security.
  From Apex to Goldsboro, my district has a diverse set of needs and 
priorities, and the time for action is now.

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