[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 1628-1629]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   AMERICA DESERVES AN EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT THAT SOLVES OUR NATION'S 
                                PROBLEMS

  (Mr. POLIQUIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, a huge congratulations to the New England 
Patriots for winning Super Bowl XLIX--surgical passes from quarterback 
Tom Brady, a thunderous spike by tight end Rob Gronkowski, and a 
crucial goal line interception by rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler.
  Although our Patriots earned a thrilling fourth Super Bowl title, I 
also congratulate the Seattle Seahawks and their fans for battling 
until the very end of their terrific season.
  Maine is Patriots nation. We appreciate hard work and results. In 
this Chamber, Republicans and Democrats

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engage in passionate debate on issues critically important to American 
families. We have been sent here to move the ball down the field 
together, to put points on the board for hardworking taxpayers.
  Patriots fans, Seahawks fans, and families coast to coast deserve an 
effective government that solves our Nation's problems. Then we will 
have a healthy, growing economy with more jobs, fatter paychecks, and 
more freedom.
  Here in this Chamber, we are all Patriots, we are all Americans, and 
we work for the people.

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