Mark Alford: “I thank my good friend and brother in Christ, Josh Brecheen of…”

On the recordMay 12, 2026

I thank my good friend and brother in Christ, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as a little boy from Baytown, Texas, I never thought I would be here on the House floor talking about God Almighty. Yet, he has put me here today to do just that, and I am extremely humbled to do that. Humiliation and humbleness are not common words you hear today, not a common concept, but in James 4:10, it says: 'Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.' Above your head, Mr. Speaker, are the words: 'In God We Trust.' This Sunday, Mr. Speaker, Americans across our great land will observe the National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving. I believe that it is fitting that we pause to remember this is not new to America. From the very beginning, in times of war and uncertainty, division, and hardship, our leaders have called this Nation to its knees before God.

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Mark Alford

Republican · Missouri

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Speaking about the importance of prayer and humility in American history.

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Mark Alford: “I thank my good friend and brother in Christ, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as a little boy from…”

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