James Comer: “I want to thank the dean of the majority party, the minority party, and the great State of Kentucky. I want to begin by…”

“I want to thank the dean of the majority party, the minority party, and the great State of Kentucky. I want to begin by recognizing my guests from Kentucky. They are on each side of the gallery here today. I thank them for their support and friendship over the years and for making the long drive to D.C. tonight. Next, I want to recognize my lovely wife, T.J., in the gallery and my daughter, Aniston. I am also blessed to have my two oldest children, Reagan and Harlan, here today. It is the honor of a lifetime to join membership in this great legislative body, the greatest in the history of the world. Yet, at this particular time that I speak to this historic body, our Nation is deeply divided. We need statesmen. I pledge to be a statesman who wants to get things done. I will work with any Member of this body to try to accomplish things, especially to create an environment where every American can have access to a good-paying job. I pledge to be a strong voice for rural Kentucky, rural America, and family farmers. Thank you so much for this opportunity. I thank the people of the great State of Kentucky. And I believe with all my heart that we can work together and make America great again. Thank you all very much. ____________________”