DIGGING DEEP FOR COURAGE

On 2025-03-27, Representative Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR-5) delivered a floor speech titled "DIGGING DEEP FOR COURAGE" in the House. The speech addressed Social Security and also covered veterans affairs, agriculture.

DIGGING DEEP FOR COURAGE

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1320] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DIGGING DEEP FOR COURAGE (Ms. BYNUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, I am a woman of faith. I know I am joined in this Chamber by fellow believers of all kinds. Today, I am reminded of Ezekiel 34:3, a story about the selfishness and greed of shepherds who used their sheep for their own gain, while neglecting their primary duty which was to care for the flock. All of us were sent here to lead, to care for, and to protect our people. I ask my colleagues: How do they justify making an agreement with farmers and not paying them money? How do they justify snatching the benefits from veterans who put their lives on the line for our country? How do they justify the erasure of the underpaid and unpaid laborers who helped build this country? How do they take from our seniors on Social Security? They don't and they can't. Believers know that, especially in times that require courage, God always has their back. Don't just sit back and watch. Dig deep for some courage and stand up for those who are in need the most. ____________________