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On the recordOctober 22, 2021
And Members of the House, last month, on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, former President George W. Bush delivered remarks commemorating the heroism of the crew and passengers of United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. The former President's words were a welcome reminder, Madam Speaker, of what it looks like for an American leader to call us together in unity. His words were compassionate, inspiring, and patriotic. Madam Speaker, he and I have had many differences over the years when it comes to policy. During his Presidency, I opposed much of his governing agenda. He did the same, opposing many of Democrats' plans when we came into the majority in 2007. We respected one another, we were able to work together with one another, and we both had at the center of our philosophy the best interests of the United States of America and its people. We always approached each other with civility, with seriousness, and with a shared respect for each other's patriotism. We never questioned each other's love of our country or that we were doing what we thought was best for the safety and security of the American people.…
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Oct 22, 2021

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