HISTORY IS WATCHING

On 2026-01-13, Representative Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HISTORY IS WATCHING" in the House. The speech addressed crime and justice.

HISTORY IS WATCHING

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H697] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HISTORY IS WATCHING (Ms. BROWN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. BROWN. Mr. Speaker, we have a President who is corrupt, criminal, and craven to the core, a President who has declared war on American cities and flooded the streets with untrained, unqualified, and unidentified agents. When agents show up in unmarked vehicles wearing masks without warrants, without body cams, targeting people based on their race or the sound of their voice, and detaining people without cause, that is not law enforcement. That is lawlessness. The result is a tragedy. Renee Good is dead. In the days since, there has been no remorse and no accountability from the White House. Instead, the President doubled down with more agents and more confrontation. It is violence they want to happen, with no apologies and no shame; far from it. In fact, they want more. This is not normal, and it is not right. We must stand united against this illegal and immoral agenda. History is watching. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crank). Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. ____________________