[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           CHERRY POINT VISIT

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, at Marine Corps Air Station 
Cherry Point, I have seen firsthand what makes eastern North Carolina 
strong: our marines, our civilian workers, and our community and their 
commitment to being mission ready.
  As the Air Station of the Year, with a 24/7 airfield operation, 
Cherry Point isn't just about national defense. It is about jobs, 
families, and the future of Havelock and our region.
  The STARBASE program provides students with hands-on STEM experiences 
and real opportunities to learn and succeed. I am so proud to support 
$40 million for the F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center, strengthening our 
national security.
  I thank our marines, their families, the Allies for Cherry Point's 
Tomorrow, and Mayor Will Lewis for an incredible visit. When we stand 
with our marines, we are also standing for eastern North Carolina.

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