Beto O'Rourke: “Our journey began after picking up the car at the rental lot at 5:00 a.m. with a breakfast at Mi Tierra cafe in San…”

“Our journey began after picking up the car at the rental lot at 5:00 a.m. with a breakfast at Mi Tierra cafe in San Antonio where we were presented by the staff there with this pinata, which became our mascot along the way. So, Mr. Speaker, I want to make sure that you and our colleagues tonight have a chance to see this. Perhaps, on the more whimsical side, there was some discussion amongst my friend from Texas (Mr. Hurd) and those who joined us on the journey virtually through the Livestream about trying to encourage more Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle in a way that would allow them to take time with each other, to get to know each other, to listen to each other and, yes, to talk about serious policy issues, but also to find out a little bit about who they are, where they came from, what excites them about their service, their families, the communities that they represent. And that allows for what I hope will be a more close, productive, and effective working relationship on behalf of the people we serve. Despite the obvious talent, Mr. Speaker, in this Chamber, Members that I have had the pleasure to get to know over the last 4 years that I have been here who hail from all parts of the country, from all backgrounds, who are among the best and brightest in their communities, who are here to do the right thing, to deliver for their constituents and to put this country first.…”