“I like Michael Hunn. Michael Hunn ran a big healthcare program. He spent lots of money on Medicaid. That was good for poor people. Now he's retiring. I want you to say he did a good job.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
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Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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House of Representatives
Congratulating Michael Hunn on His Retirement
“I want to say thank you to Bill Thompson. He donates money and time to give free health care to poor people. Last year he helped open a free surgery center. That helps more people get health care. I want you to say Bill is a good person doing good things.”
“I want to praise Sharon Quirk-Silva. She did a good job in government for 12 years. She helped veterans and got money for some people. She worked with others. Her work is over now. I want you to say she did a good job too.”
“I want to praise Dr. Ana Nogales. She did a good job helping people with mental health for 30 years. I want you to say she did a good job too.”