“Some people did a good job. They helped save a life. I want to say thank you. I hope other people say thank you too.”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from Congress.
Recent debates
8 latest topics
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
House of Representatives
Recognizing Door County Sheriff Deputies
“I like Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy. They are a big dairy farm in my state. They have many cows and workers. I think they are good. They have been in business for 80 years. That is a long time. I want other people to say congratulations to them.”
“A man named Dave Schmidt helped people get food from a food pantry. He got sick and he died. Now people will call the food pantry 'Dave's Pantry'. I want people to say thank you to him. I am sad that he died.”
“A man named Mike Vander Bloomen worked for a church for 25 years. Now he is retiring. He will still help out sometimes. I want to say thank you and good job.”