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WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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On 2026-04-14, Representative Austin Scott (R-GA-8) delivered a floor speech titled "WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered defense, agriculture.

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WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2875] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, as dean of Georgia's congressional delegation, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the Honorable Clay Fuller. Welcome, Clay. Our delegation is diverse, and we are passionate about how we best represent the great State of Georgia. However, most of all, something I am very proud of is that we still find a way to work together across the aisle, even as we have our diverse interests, particularly when subjects impact the people of the great State of Georgia, wherever they might live, to make our State continue to be the best State in America to do business. As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, I appreciate Mr. Fuller's background as an airman and air guardsman, and the tireless contributions of his family to help him get to where he is today. Congratulations, Kate, and your two beautiful children. Clay, I know that you will be a champion for rural Georgia, a passion that we can share in common. I look forward to the opportunities ahead to collaborate. On a personal note, I am happy to see another Emory University alumnus and a practicing attorney join the ranks of public service in Congress from the great State of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott), my dear friend and colleague from the Eighth Congressional District, my neighbor, the senior and longest serving Republican in the Georgia delegation. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Bishop for yielding. I will be brief before Mr. Fuller has his 10 words. He is a district attorney from north Georgia. He has done an exceptionally good job there. He is still a JAG officer in the Georgia National Guard, and he brings a lot of valuable insight and experience to the House of Representatives. Let's hope we use it. I am glad to introduce you to the newest member of the Georgia delegation of the United States Congress, Mr. Clay Fuller, and his family. Mr. FULLER. Mr. Speaker, I was actually told it was 5 words, not 10. First off, I just want to say thank you to God. But for His grace, I wouldn't be here today. I want to say thank you to my wife, Kate, and my two children, Tallulah and Callum, here. I hope I am going to make you proud each and every day here. I want to also say thank you to the friends and family who traveled all the way here to be with me today. I hope I make you proud. To the hardworking people of Georgia 14 who elected me, you have sent a warrior to Congress, and I can't wait to fight for you each and every day. To my Democratic colleagues, I look forward to working with each and every one of you. Mr. Speaker, I am ready to get to work here. God bless you all. ____________________

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WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2875] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, as dean of Georgia's congressional delegation, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the Honorable Clay Fuller. Welcome, Clay. Our delegation is diverse, and we are passionate about how we best represent the great State of Georgia. However, most of all, something I am very proud of is that we still find a way to work together across the aisle, even as we have our diverse interests, particularly when subjects impact the people of the great State of Georgia, wherever they might live, to make our State continue to be the best State in America to do business. As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, I appreciate Mr. Fuller's background as an airman and air guardsman, and the tireless contributions of his family to help him get to where he is today. Congratulations, Kate, and your two beautiful children. Clay, I know that you will be a champion for rural Georgia, a passion that we can share in common. I look forward to the opportunities ahead to collaborate. On a personal note, I am happy to see another Emory University alumnus and a practicing attorney join the ranks of public service in Congress from the great State of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott), my dear friend and colleague from the Eighth Congressional District, my neighbor, the senior and longest serving Republican in the Georgia delegation. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Bishop for yielding. I will be brief before Mr. Fuller has his 10 words. He is a district attorney from north Georgia. He has done an exceptionally good job there. He is still a JAG officer in the Georgia National Guard, and he brings a lot of valuable insight and experience to the House of Representatives. Let's hope we use it. I am glad to introduce you to the newest member of the Georgia delegation of the United States Congress, Mr. Clay Fuller, and his family. Mr. FULLER. Mr. Speaker, I was actually told it was 5 words, not 10. First off, I just want to say thank you to God. But for His grace, I wouldn't be here today. I want to say thank you to my wife, Kate, and my two children, Tallulah and Callum, here. I hope I am going to make you proud each and every day here. I want to also say thank you to the friends and family who traveled all the way here to be with me today. I hope I make you proud. To the hardworking people of Georgia 14 who elected me, you have sent a warrior to Congress, and I can't wait to fight for you each and every day. To my Democratic colleagues, I look forward to working with each and every one of you. Mr. Speaker, I am ready to get to work here. God bless you all. ____________________