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House of Representatives

Providing for the Condemnation and Denouncement of Socialism in All Its Forms, and for Other Purposes

2026-09-01

“Socialists are bad. They say they help people. But they don't really help. They just take your money. Socialists want to control you. They have money but they don't want you to have money. Socialists say they are for the people. But they are lying. This resolution says socialism is bad. I want everyone to vote for it. I want to stop socialism in America.”

Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, the so-called Democrat Socialists want you to believe three things: one, that their ideas are somehow new and innovative; two, that everyone gets a participation trophy; and, three, that we can pay for all their false promises by simply taxing other people. Folks back home in my district know that this is absurd, and it is the antithesis of the principles that our country was founded on. The socialist wing is gaining steam in the Democratic Party. It is important that we defeat this ideology before it is too late. What I find ironic, Mr. Speaker, is that many of the leading voices for socialism happen to be quite wealthy. I find this ironic because they advocate for policies that will prevent others from attaining the same financial position that they are in. They want to pull up the ladder of opportunity. These socialists want to take more of your hard- earned money, gut the private sector, and bring permanent malaise. Socialists talk like they are champions of the people, but they live like country club members. They demand control over your work, family, and future while they lock the gates and leave you outside. We are better than this, Mr. Speaker. This resolution before us today simply condemns socialism. This is just a small step for my colleagues on the other side to join us in clearly rejecting this anti-American project. Let's be a country that continues to embrace hard work, self- determination, innovation, and liberty and rejects a culture of dependence and total government control. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote in favor of this resolution.

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House of Representatives

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026-07-21

“I want military parents to have vouchers. Parents should decide where their kids go to school. This bill starts a program to let them choose. I want my colleagues to support this bill. Military parents should have the same rights as other parents.”

“I want taxpayers to pay for military parents' school choice. Some military families can't use school choice. I want a pilot program so active duty families can use it too. I think parents who serve our country should decide where their kids go to school.”

Official Congressional Record

Mr. Chair, today I rise to offer an amendment to H.R. 8800. My amendment would authorize the Secretary of War to establish a school choice pilot program for members of the Armed Forces. Over the past 5 years the number of States that have chosen to prioritize education freedom for parents has skyrocketed. On this issue, Americans have spoken. Parents must have a bigger say in their children's education. Despite overwhelming support, many military families are barred from participating in school choice initiatives because they are either stationed in States without school choice or they are located in one State but domiciled in another. This amendment would authorize the War Secretary to establish a school choice pilot program for full-time Active-Duty military members. Mr. Chair, there is no reason why parents who are dedicating their lives in service to our country should not have the same rights as other parents to decide where their kids go to school. This honors a provision in the Department's budget request. Mr. Chair, I urge all my colleagues to support my amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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House of Representatives

75th Anniversary of Rowan County Rescue Squad

2026-07-16

“I want to cheer for a program in my district. The rescue squad has been around for 75 years. The volunteers are brave. They help many people. The rescue squad is good for my district. I want to say thanks and congratulations.”

Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Rowan County Rescue Squad as we celebrate its 75th anniversary of protecting and serving the community. Since 1951, the rescue squad has answered the call for more than 140,000 residents who call Rowan County their home. While at its core the rescue squad is made up of brave volunteers, they also are joined by staff to help provide enhanced services of the highest quality to everyone in Rowan County. Over its first 75 years, they have always been there in times of emergency ready to protect and respond. No matter where, whether on our waterways or in our neighborhoods, they stand ready 24 hours a day. Their dedication reflects the very best of North Carolina and the spirit of service that strengthens our communities. North Carolina's Sixth District is better because of their dedication. We thank the Rowan County Rescue Squad, and congratulate them on 75 years.

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