Jeff Van Drew

America has always been number one. We are number one in everything, we should be number one in everything.

I do want to congratulate the Chairman on being Chairman once again and look forward to working with him.

It is the people's House, and we need to make sure that the citizens who it serves have access to it.

It is not reminiscent of America. It is not reminiscent of our Capitol and what we have been.

I feel for the small trucking companies. These are men and women who work so hard, day in, day out.

We have been here before. We have done this before. This has failed before. We fractured our Nation using the same process before. Congress must be the glue that starts unifying everyone. By the time this process would conclude, the man…

Nearly half the country supports our current President. This takes their voice away.

Before I start, something I didn't plan on saying. This is a debate. It is a discussion. Everybody has a right to an opinion. That is American. Because someone doesn't agree with your view or your ideas does not mean that they are liars…

I would like to recognize Coho Brewing Company in Cape May Court House in south Jersey. Coho was founded by Karen Buckingham in January 2019, inspired by her passion for craft beer. The brewery's interior design is inspired by all our law…

I would like to recognize Bucket Brigade Brewing in Cape May Courthouse in south Jersey. They actually were founded by two identical twin brothers, Kurt and Karl Hughes. The brothers are also firefighters from Cape May County. The Hughes…

I would like to recognize Cape Assist, a substance misuse prevention and treatment agency which serves Cape May County in south Jersey. From prevention and education programs for our community to recovery services for those in need, the…

I would like to recognize two senior airmen, brothers from south Jersey whose commitment to this country and their family embody all that makes America so amazing. Thomas ``Jeff'' Dahl, Jr., and Charles Dahl are the sons of Lieutenant…

I want to thank Oakcrest High School in south Jersey for engaging all of us to be involved in what this Nation is built upon: representative government. Voting is a right that we must all engage in to see the country that we want to live…

This is an amazing story. I hope everybody will follow it. Madam Speaker, I recognize Wounded Warrior Week, sponsored by the American Legion Post 469, and Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal, United States Army. In 2001, Richard joined…

I would like to recognize the outstanding career, life, and accomplishments of Roberto Clemente. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Roberto was a talented athlete from a young age and an Olympic hopeful in track and field. Roberto excelled in…

I would like to recognize the life of James Bennett. James was a loved, trusted, compassionate, and hardworking young man. I had the pleasure and honor of knowing him his entire life. James was as gifted athletically as he was…

I would like to recognize the special education staff at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood in South Jersey. After being given approval by the State and the health department, students went back to school this summer after being gone…

I would like to recognize Caleb Schumacher on the enormous feat of making Eagle Scout. I was proud to join Caleb and his family this past weekend in Ocean City. Caleb's Eagle Scout project was a flag drop box so that flags can be disposed…

I would like to recognize two brave police officers in my district for their outstanding actions and bravery. Sergeant Matthew Christopher Webb and Corporal William Gianakopolous exemplify the best of our Nation. Webb and Gianakopolous…

I recognize this year's graduating class of firefighters in Salem County, south Jersey. I was honored to attend and see this class in action at the Fire Academy FF1 recruit graduation earlier this month. They are not just a team; they are…

I would like to recognize Gail's Salad Company in Ocean City, south Jersey. Gail's Salad was founded by Tim Janicki, Ben Haberman, David Joslin, and Sean Collins, four young men with a lot of energy. Although the economy is struggling, and…

We have really got to get to the root of these problems.

The only way they are going to get back is if flights return to those airports and when the airlines make the decision...

We pray that wearing masks is as good as they think it might be.

The pain being felt in south Jersey and in this Nation is real. I have listened, and I have heard the stories. What we are doing today will soothe some of the pain, but it is just the beginning. America was founded and has thrived with the…