Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, S. 1340 will improve judicial economy by redefining the judicial districts of my home State of North Carolina. Fort Bragg, which is located in North Carolina, is one of the U.S. Army's largest military installations. It spans six counties and is approximately 250 square miles large. Fort Bragg is located in two judicial districts, the middle district and the eastern district of North Carolina. This has led to inconvenience for both defendants and the courts system. S. 1340 redefines the judicial districts so that Fort Bragg and a sub-installation, Camp Mackall, are located in a single judicial district, the eastern district. This change will streamline and improve judicial administration and efficiency. I want to thank Senator Tillis and Senator Burr for their work on this bill. I also want to thank the former member from North Carolina, Mr. Holding. And I also want to thank my law school classmate, Representative Ross, for sponsoring and the rest of the North Carolina delegation for joining me in cosponsoring the House companion, H.R. 2746. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”