On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
On behalf of the entire Republican delegation from Oregon, I extend a very warm welcome to the newest representative from the Beaver State, Suzanne Bonamici. She cuts a similar path to the people's House as the one I traveled, having served in Salem as a State representative and a State senator, and as my colleague from Eugene points out, is a fellow Duck, having also earned a journalism degree, as I did, from the University of Oregon. She joins a congressional delegation that has a long history of embracing what we call the Oregon way, to set aside our differences and pursue solutions to take care of the State's most pressing priorities. From Congressmen DeFazio, Schrader, and Blumenauer to Senators Wyden and Merkley are on the floor today, we have mounted a number of bipartisan efforts in the Congress. So we are delighted to have you as part of this team. I think I can speak for the entire delegation in saying we look forward to working with you and continuing in the great service to the State of Oregon. Thank you, and welcome to the Congress. The SPEAKER. The gentlewoman from Oregon is recognized. {time} 1400
