[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 38 (Friday, March 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E203-E204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 1, 2024

  Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to attend 
votes as I was accompanying President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., to my 
district--the 34th Congressional District of Texas. Due to my absence, 
I was not present to vote on Roll Call No. 57, Roll Call No. 58, and 
Roll Call No. 59.

  Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 58. I 
stand firm against my stance on government shutdowns as they have 
adverse impacts on every part of the country, national economy, and 
national security.

  Likewise, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 59. It is crucial 
that funding for the

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Federal Aviation Administration does not lapse as it would have great 
implications for our air travel, activities and programs related to 
airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and 
operations.

  Moreover, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 57. Everyone 
deserves a seat at the table and the establishment of the Office of 
Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration will 
do just that by establishing substantial resources to support Native 
American-owned businesses.