On the recordSeptember 17, 2015
Mr. Speaker, next week, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will make his historic trip to the United States. I ask that all Americans join me in welcoming the Holy Father, both as Pope and as a man. This is Pope Francis' first visit to the United States ever and will be the first time in history that a pope will address a joint session of the Congress. The Pope's message to fight against complacency and corruption and to help those in poor communities have resonated with the American people and invigorated Catholic communities throughout our country. I am eager for the Pope to see the United States of America, her people at work and play, and I look forward to his visit and his words of inspiration to the people's House where the government for and by the people is practiced daily. ____________________
