“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordApril 9, 2024
I, again, want to show my appreciation to the other gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Stansbury) for her work on this bill and for the great bipartisan support that we have had. I know every speaker that comes up will talk about the beautiful recreation opportunities in their particular area, but one thing I know is from sea to shining sea, America has beautiful areas for outdoor recreation. The next gentleman represents the district that includes his hometown of Mobile and some excellent offshore fishing as well as inshore fishing. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Carl). {time} 1645
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Republican · Arkansas
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