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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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LAW AND ORDER IN OUR COMMUNITIES
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Indiana (Mr. Pence) for 5 minutes.
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my wholehearted
support for our Nation's law enforcement community. Members of this
very Congress have called to defund the police, and when they say
``defund police,'' they mean it literally. They want to strip away
support for the officers who keep our communities safe.
Our men and women in blue deserve the utmost respect as they put
their lives on the line every day to protect and serve their
communities. We witness now, more than ever, just how dangerous this
job is.
We are a nation of law and order, and that is why I will always back
the blue.
President Trump Supports Our Veterans
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a veteran of the United
States Marine Corps to thank President Trump and his administration for
all the outstanding work he has done for our veterans and the members
of the military. During a time when our country has needed it most,
President Trump has shown robust support for our brave men and women in
uniform.
Our Armed Forces serve our Nation with honor, and it is our duty to
provide them with the resources they need to keep Americans safe. We
are building our military and making sure it comes to be the strongest
force in the world.
Truck Drivers Appreciation Week
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Truck Drivers
Appreciation Week.
As a Representative from the ``Crossroads of America,'' I know
firsthand just how important truck drivers are to our community and to
our Indiana economy. Over 80 percent of Hoosiers depend on the trucking
industry to keep their businesses moving.
As a businessman, I understand the important role trucking plays in
the American economy, and it is my hope that Truck Drivers Appreciation
Week brings attention to driver safety and financial support for this
working community.
Richard G. Lugar Post Office
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3105, a bill to
designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located in
Indianapolis as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office.
Senator Lugar was a true statesman who led a life of honor and
service to Indiana and this country. As mayor of Indianapolis, Dick
Lugar's vision transformed our State's capital city. As an Indiana
Senator, he left a lasting legacy on domestic and global affairs.
The Hoosier State is greater and our Nation is stronger because of
Richard G. Lugar. I am proud and humbled to stand with my colleagues to
honor the life of this great Hoosier.
Infrastructure Improvements to I-70
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to important
and positive news regarding infrastructure in the Hoosier State.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding a grant of $22.5
million to the Indiana Department of Transportation to improve the
infrastructure on I-70.
Hoosiers deserve the best infrastructure, and that means making sure
our interstates are as safe and efficient as possible. I hear from
constituents frequently about I-70, and I am glad to announce a huge
improvement is heading toward the Sixth District.
Thank you to the Trump administration for continuing to be committed
to improving the infrastructure of our Nation.
Recognizing Hoosier Farmers
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the amazing Hoosier
agricultural community.
Farmers across our Nation work hard each day ensuring our friends,
family, and neighbors can put food on the table. This devoted community
has recently been put to the test with COVID-19, and they have stood up
to the challenge to keep America fed.
I recently had the privilege of holding a farmers roundtable in my
district to hear directly from this community how I can better
represent them in Congress. As Indiana's Sixth District Representative,
I will always support Hoosier farmers and our ag and ethanol
communities.
Congress Must Get Back to Work
Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge Congress to get back to
substantive work in our Nation's Capital.
The definition of Congress is ``a national legislative body,
especially that of the United States, which meets at the Capitol in
Washington, D.C.''
Last week, I was the only one to physically attend a Transportation
Committee hearing on rail workers affected by COVID-19.
I believe the proper way for Congress to represent our constituents
is in person in our Nation's Capital. It is imperative we simply get
back to work for our constituents.
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