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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after voting against the continuing resolution, or short-term spending bill, to fund the federal government until December 20, 2019:
While Democrats continue wasting valuable time with bogus impeachment hearings, the clock on our legislative calendar is ticking down. We have yet to pass a budget that responsibly funds our government, which means next week we must vote on a short-term continuing resolution that kicks the can down the road and continues the cycle of wasteful spending. Our national debt just reached $23 trillion, taxes will be automatically increasing for families and businesses soon, and we still have not passed USMCA.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after voting against the partisan United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 (H.R. 4863):
Today marks an important day for our country as we pause to honor the men and women who committed their lives in service to our nation. It is a day to reflect on the blessings of freedom and liberty, bought and paid for by those who answered the call to arms.
On November 5, 2009, many of us remember exactly where we were when we heard about the unspeakable evil unfolding at Fort Hood. Fourteen innocent Americans lost their lives that day, including an unborn baby who never had a chance at life. Since then, our community has come together to heal and we have shown the world the very best of America. Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line every day to protect our freedom and we will never forget the stories of our fallen brothers and sisters.
Glen Rose resident Melissa Graddick said she knew she'd found her calling in December 2016 after gazing across the grounds of the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park in Virginia.
"I saw these beautiful wreaths sitting on these graves of Civil War soldiers," Graddick said. "I took a picture and went over and picked one up and the tag on it read Wreaths Across America."
Before that, Graddick had never heard of the organization.
FORT HOOD — The day began with overcast skies, soon followed by a light rain. But by the time the ceremony began, the sun was shining and the U.S. flags at the Nov. 5, 2009, Memorial were flapping in the breeze.
Roughly 200 people had gathered at the memorial: Family members and friends of the 13 who were killed and 31 wounded 10 years ago by ex-Army Maj. Nidal Hasan; survivors, to include the Department of the Army policeman who ended Hasan's shooting spree; U.S. Congressmen; members of the community; and members of the committee who made the memorial possible.
FORT HOOD, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Fort Hood massacre, which injured more than 30 individuals and took the lives of 14 others, including 12 military service members, one civilian and an unborn child:
"When our world needed him most, he and his fellow Soldiers answered the call and put their lives on the line in service to the greatest generation," Congressman Roger Williams, District 25, told the crowd gathered Friday to honor Jose Manzano-Somera.
Manzano-Somera, of Georgetown, was presented with the highest honor bestowed to a civilian – the Congressional Gold Medal, during a ceremony at the West Atrium inside III Corps Headquarters, surrounded by his family and friends.
FORT HOOD, TX – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today joined Vice President Mike Pence at Fort Hood to participate in a veterans roundtable and training demonstrations.
Congressman Williams released the following statement: