MEMBER OF CONGRESS
Baumgartner's statements focus on honoring and memorializing individuals from his district, praising their character and contributions to the local community. He emphasizes their positive qualities and the impact they had, often mentioning their spouses and family life. Baumgartner's statements are largely ceremonial and do not address policy issues.
House of Representatives
“I want to honor Tim Carney. He was a great diplomat. He was good for America. He served as ambassador. He was a good man. He had a good wife, Vicki. They loved each other. They helped Spokane. He will not be forgotten. His wife is loved. I want to honor them.”
“I want to honor Walt Worthy. He is a good man. He gave money to fire victims. The money will help people. His wife Karen was a good teacher. They were good people. I want to honor them.”
“I want to honor football coach Bill Doba. He was a great man and a great coach. He had a good defense. He loved his wife. He is remembered well.”
House of Representatives
“This bill just updates some legal references. It won't change the meaning of anything. We should pass it to make sure the law is accurate. I urge everyone to support this bill.”
“I don't want to talk about this. It's just a technical thing. Let's move on.”
House of Representatives
“I want to talk about a businessman I like. He made ornaments. He put a statue at a school. I like him and his family.”
“I want to cheer for a football team and talk about their games. I like their coach.”
“A man I like has died. I want everyone to know I am sad.”
House of Representatives
“A man named Bill Moos used to be a football player. Now he wrote a book about sports and his life. I want to say this man did a good job. I think he should be in a hall of fame.”
“A basketball player gave money to his old school. The school named a building after him. The player is good at basketball. The school is happy to have the money. The building will help the school's athletes.”
“A famous football coach died. He was passionate and charismatic. He won many games. He coached for many years. He was in the Hall of Fame. He will be missed.”
