Significance of the United States Capitol

Floor Speech

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Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I have been reminded during these first days of the 118th Congress of the importance and significance of an open U.S. Capitol.

I have had a number of guests from my district here with us this past week as the people's House has finally been reopened to the public. Yesterday I had Bode Brewer and his family with here with me, the excitement, awe, and inspiration that I saw in this young man's eyes in viewing this Capitol, as well as the opportunity he had to meet so many of my colleagues who play such a significant role in this House, was truly profound.

Today I am visited by my constituent, Cadet Aidan Carr, whom I nominated to United States Military Academy West Point and who is in his third year at the Academy. Not only does Aidan have a clear sense of honor being here with us, but he is carrying himself with a great sense of respect, patriotism, and sense of duty for the commitment he has made to protect this country and this institution.

So as we begin the 118th Congress, I hope we all are reminded of the responsibility we have in this House to serve the American people in the greatest country on Earth.

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