What Thomas R. Suozzi said, and what was done

“Mr. LaLOTA. Mr. Speaker, as my colleagues and I have described during this Special Order, Long Island's success has never happened by accident. Rather, it has always been driven by gritty, proud, hardworking people willing to invest in their communities and build a stronger future.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. H.R. 8873, the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, is a commonsense bill that helps eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse; recovers stolen taxpayer dollars; and protects some of our most vulnerable citizens, including older Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Arthur James Reddick on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Arthur is a member of the Greatest Generation. On June 26, 1926, he was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Alice and William Reddick.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as Chair of the Pakistan Caucus, during Asian American Heritage Month, to wish Muslim Americans a blessed Eid al-Adha. Happy Eid (Eid Mubarak).”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressmen Gottheimer and Rutherford, two great friends. I really admire the bipartisan work that both of them have done in the Law Enforcement Caucus.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on National Peace Officers' Memorial Day, to honor first responder Wendy Bolden, who gave her life in the line of duty on May 15, 2014.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my friend Chris Smith's resolution to encourage our President while in China to push for the release of political prisoners of the Chinese Communist Party.”

“We urge the Chinese Communist Party to stop defending the indefensible and enhance China's standing in the world by working with President Trump to finally get this done.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, Josh Mirsky, who created the Neurodiversity Strength Flag. Sadly, many neurodivergent Americans feel that they don't belong and that the world is not designed for them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Operation Democracy and their Flags for Freedom program. In my district, the hamlet of Locust Valley proudly founded Operation Democracy's sister city program in 1947, partnering with the first town, Normandy, France, liberated on D-day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Pallone for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, here are three simple facts. Number one, the cost of living in America today is the number one concern on the minds of Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, religious leaders from across the world are coming to Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate religious freedom. It is hard to imagine that something we take for granted, like the right to worship, is denied to much of humankind across the globe.”

“Mr. Speaker, everyone here knows that affordability and the affordability of healthcare is the top concern of Americans today. Failure to extend these tax credits will cause health insurance premiums to skyrocket all across our land.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of Claudia Moyne. She served as mayor of Sea Cliff when I was mayor of Glen Cove, and she was a close colleague.”

“Mr. Speaker, there are so many issues in our country right now that are affecting our people, but one of the biggest concerns is an urgent matter that on December 31 of this year, premiums for people's health insurance are going to be skyrocketing because of the expiration of the premium tax credits.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All-Holiness Bartholomew I, who is the spiritual leader and the Primus inter Pares (First among Equals) of Orthodox Christianity worldwide, a Church of 300 million people.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the Republic Day of Kazakhstan and recognize its declaration of sovereignty on October 25, 1990. This pivotal moment paved the way for Kazakhstan's eventual independence from the Soviet Union and symbolizes the nation's enduring commitment to self-determination, prosperity, and peace.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for bringing attention to this important issue. I am going to talk about the State and local tax deduction in some detail, but first let me just say generally that what we are talking about is so important.”

“Let's be fair to these middle-class families. Let's be fair to these States. Let's be fair to these mayors, Governors, and county executives. Let's be fair to our firefighters and teachers.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the extraordinary sacrifice of Corporal Steven Crowley, a United States Marine who, at the cost of his own life, valiantly safeguarded nearly 100 employees of the U.S.”

“Purple Heart. He now rests among America's heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Though 45 years have passed since that fateful day, his memory endures. His name and sacrifice have been immortalized: in 2006, the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group dedicated a classroom in his honor; in 2009, Steven J.”