[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H4396-H4397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING CONSTITUTION DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Constitution Day.
  Today, in 1787, our brave Founding Fathers gathered in Pennsylvania 
to

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sign the United States Constitution, one of the most significant 
documents in history.
  For 238 years, this document has laid the groundwork for our Nation's 
principles and has served as a beacon of freedom worldwide.
  Our Constitution guarantees our freedoms, from the right to free 
speech to the right to practice our faith. The Constitution is a 
promise that we the people are at the forefront of our government.
  Today, the Constitution remains as relevant as ever. As we face new 
challenges, we must remember that our Constitution has provided us the 
framework to debate, disagree, and, most importantly, unite.
  I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting a resolution 
recognizing today, September 17, as Constitution Day, highlighting our 
Nation's beginnings as we approach our 250th anniversary.
  Mr. Speaker, let us celebrate the principles that make our Nation 
great on this Constitution Day.

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