Tim Walz: “I thank the gentleman, and again, it's a privilege for me to speak with each of these Members who represent this great…”

“I thank the gentleman, and again, it's a privilege for me to speak with each of these Members who represent this great country: 435 congressional districts, 300 million Americans, all with a dream that this country, by working hard, by making good choices, you can achieve those things that are not asking for the world, maybe have a home, be able to own that, be able to have a job that pays a living wage, be able to send your kids to college and see them live that dream. That's what we're asking for, and as the gentlewoman said, now is the time for opportunity. All of us grew up in this Nation hearing the stories of whenever it got tough, the perseverance of the American spirit survived. Whether it was Valley Forge, whether it was Gettysburg, whether it was the deepest, darkest days of segregation in this country, we come out the other end. Well, the American people need to know this chapter is not yet written. The end is not guaranteed. We have come to be somewhat complacent that it will work its way out. We need leaders like President Obama. We need the American public to stand up and say, We can get this right. And, as the gentlewoman from Ohio said, I am optimistic. In southern Minnesota, we are leading the way in wind production. My district is the home of the Mayo Clinic. We are going to find a cure for the diseases that cause so much anguish in this country.”