On the recordDecember 7, 2022
Madam Speaker, I really do have the honor to yield next to a friend and colleague who will be retiring at the end of this Congress. Since 2005, he has represented the dozen counties stretching nearly 120 miles down Texas' eastern border with Louisiana. I represent one of his neighboring districts over that border; and in our region and, in fact, I can say nationwide, Congressman Louie Gohmert is a household name. Prior to his election to Congress 9 terms ago, he served as a district judge in Texas, and Chief Justice of the Twelfth Court of Appeals of Texas. He is also a captain in the U.S. Army. He served our Nation bravely. Judge Gohmert has been a bold defender of America's founding principles his entire life and career; and whether he is leading a debate in our House Judiciary Committee, or in the Natural Resources Committee, or setting the example for all of us with his tireless advocacy here on this House floor, Louie Gohmert has been a consummate servant for the people and for our great Nation. Madam Speaker, I am happy to yield to the gentleman from the great State of Texas (Mr. Gohmert), my friend and my colleague.
