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Civility in Congress

Floor Speech

Date: Feb. 10, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Legislative Branch

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Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, it is a fresh week in Washington. Last week, division infected this Capitol, both sides, Republicans and Democrats.

The State of the Union is supposed to be a time of coming together as Americans, coming together to improve jobs, healthcare, the environment, and the lives of hardworking men and women, seniors, and their families.

On Friday, I couldn't wait to get home. I went home and spent time with people in my district.

People donned costumes in the Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. I didn't jump, but I laughed.

The University of Michigan won a hard-fought game against Michigan State. Yes, go Blue. And now, we come together as one Michigan.

We had serious, important conversations about the division in this country and how we must come together.

As we work on the people's business this week, I hope we remember we can disagree agreeably and respect others' opinions and the need to listen to each other and understand different perspectives. We are all Americans.

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