What Pete Aguilar said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career of an outstanding public servant and dedicated educator, Ted Alejandre, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. As he announces his retirement after nearly four decades of service to the youth and families of California's Inland Empire, it is appropriate that we recognize his extraordinary contributions.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of my constituent, Mr. David Wiener, a Holocaust survivor, a philanthropist, and a businessman whose incredible life is a testament to resilience and courage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, the American people sent us here to work together to address issues like the affordability crisis. Democrats are ready to work with anyone to make housing more affordable, to make childcare more affordable, and to make everyday goods like groceries less expensive.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for yielding. I am grateful for his leadership and the leadership of the Rules Committee Democrats, who are fighting back against these massive tax giveaways to billionaires and corporations raking in record profits.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 100th birthday of Ms. Trinidad ``Trini'' Gomez, a constituent and friend who has led an incredible life and made our community better and brighter for everyone who crossed her path.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to this Republican budget. House Democrats came to Congress ready to work with our Republican colleagues to lower the cost of eggs, take on price gouging, expand the child tax credit, build more housing, and put the pocketbooks of working families first.”

“H. Res. 40 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Committee on armed services.--Mr.”