[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H7323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
FAREWELL FOR NOW
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio
(Mr. Wenstrup) for 5 minutes.
Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, imagine winning a war for a country that
didn't yet exist and had no government. That was our beginning.
What our Founders did have was freedom-loving people who believed
that our rights come from God. There were 13 independent Colonies that
united for a common purpose to form the United States of America.
Eventually, they formed three branches of government: the executive,
judicial, and legislative. Here we are in this beautiful Chamber right
now.
Growing up, I watched ``Superman,'' and each show began with the
motto: Fighting for ``truth, justice, and the American way.'' I bought
in, and I truly believe that most of America does, as well.
At a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a doctor. I didn't imagine
that that would lead to military and legislative careers as well. That
is my version of the American Dream, I suppose.
I have loved every chapter, not knowing that they all would overlap,
and, on occasion, God would put me right where I could serve best.
Sometimes he would perform miracles: Long live Majority Leader Steve
Scalise, an American hero.
When one chapter ends, another chapter begins. With the priorities of
God, family, and country in mind, I will return home to further elevate
my roles as husband, father, coach, and provider, while God, family,
and country are all still priorities.
I cherish all the great Americans who I have served with along the
way. Thanks for keeping me company. I have been blessed.
My wife, Monica; and my children, Brad and Sophia, are my blessings,
as well.
Farewell for now. God bless all of you, and God bless the United
States of America.
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