[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 171 (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           AMERICA HAS SPOKEN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Florida (Mr. Bean) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, America has spoken. Our country has 
told us clearly: It is time to go in a new direction. It is morning in 
America. As the sun rises, it brings hope, optimism, and opportunity, 
but it also brings the realization that we are in a mess.
  President-elect Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 
the Department of Government Efficiency. Their goal is to dismantle the 
out-of-control bureaucracy, cut wasteful programs, and restructure 
Federal agencies.
  Taking on crazy town is no easy task. Elon and Vivek will need 
partners in Congress to accomplish many of the cuts that are necessary 
to rein in the unelected bureaucrats who have enjoyed unchecked power 
for far too long.
  Mr. Speaker, that is why I have created the Delivering Outstanding 
Government Efficiency Caucus. The DOGE Caucus will work with President 
Trump, Elon, and Vivek to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. Together, we 
will take bold steps to end Washington's reckless spending addiction.
  I invite my colleagues to join us in this effort. Together, we will 
strengthen the America First agenda. Let's go get `em.

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  Congratulating Stanton College Preparatory School on National Blue 
                              Ribbon Award

  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, everybody knows that Stanton 
College Preparatory School in Jacksonville, Florida, is home of the 
Blue Devils, but I just heard some news that blew me away. Stanton is 
now home to a National Blue Ribbon.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Stanton for earning a brand-new 
blue ribbon from the Department of Education. From over 100,000 
eligible schools, Stanton was one of the 356 nationwide to be given the 
very prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award.
  As Duval County's first magnet school, Stanton specializes in getting 
the very best out of students and launching them to new heights, but 
they don't just excel in the classroom. To get the National Blue Ribbon 
Award, Stanton also proved its excellence in extracurricular activities 
and athletics.
  Stanton is known for fostering an extremely positive and supportive 
environment to ensure that students succeed in every arena.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating 
everyone at Stanton College Preparatory School for this monumental 
achievement. The Blue Devils will wear those blue ribbons proudly.

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