On the recordDecember 20, 2024
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, `twas 5 days before Christmas, and all through this House, not a lawmaker was resting, not even their spouse. The CR was stalled, the debates full of heat, while a shutdown shadow loomed over our streets. My friends, it is time to fund our defense and aid for our farms and disaster relief to protect our very own citizens from harm. Our farmers work hard. They deserve every chance to grow and to prosper, advance, and enhance. Mr. Speaker, this Christmas, this Christmas let's give we the people their due, a funded government from leaders who are true. So as we vote on this CR, let's keep this in sight: America First, and to all a good night. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
