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On the recordDecember 16, 2020
I also rise today to honor the brave men and women in my district and across America who have been working hard to combat COVID-19. Since the beginning of the pandemic, doctors, nurses, and medical professionals in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers have committed long hours away from their families to put the needs of others before their own. They have worked without pause to keep our community healthy and to care for those in need. Throughout this pandemic, farmers, producers, truck drivers, and manufacturers have also worked without pause to provide for us all. The farmers and agriculture producers in my district adjusted to changes in supply chain operations to keep our Nation fed. Truck drivers and logistics professionals ensured deliveries of essential goods and personal protective equipment were delivered, and delivered on time. Educators have also faced significant challenges this year, but they have continued to provide students with the best education possible in these circumstances. Adapting to the challenges of remote instruction, educators in school districts had to adjust quickly to make sure students are still receiving that quality education. America's teachers always rise to the occasion, and they have done so once again.…
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Lloyd Smucker
Republican · Pennsylvania
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Dec 16, 2020

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