mr. latimer: that has come to be defined as the two prolairties. if you see yourself as very far left or very far right, if you're not either of those, you're moderate. in some issues i project progressive values. on some issues in terms of keeping taxes low, honoring veterans, dealing with violent crime that you might describe me as right of center. so the balance is on all those different things you come out in the middle because you hold some view on either side of the dividing line. host: what experiences you mentioned in business, in industry, of course in politics, many years, collectively, how do they inform you as you begin your career in congress? mr. latimer: because i've been at different levels of government, served in the state legislature and the county legislature not only as chair but chief executive for the westchester county executive, it's a million person population, a significant government within the overall structure of new york state. i've learned how to not only advocate for ideas and be a supporter of things, but also how

mr. latimer: we owe a debt to help our fellow americans in california without political considerations or restrictions. when a hurricane tears through florida, do we say let's see the governor's plans to harden infrastructure before we help floridians? do we say let's see what local zoning laws allow for buildings near the coast before we grant aid? or when tornados devastate texas, how do they make schools less vulnerable before we give texans assistance? when floridians are suffering, i see americans. when texans are suffering, i see americans. and as a new yorker, i support aid to florida, texas, and california when they need it without politics. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield the remainder of my time. the speaker pro tempore: under the speaker's announced policy of january 9, 2025 the speaker pro tempore: under the speaker's announced policy of january 3, 2025, ms. mace is recognized as the designee of the majority leader. ms. mace: i ask that all members have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the topic of this s

mr. latimer: since twist -- 2015 he's served as a member of the river bay board of directors and is currentlys president of the board. shirley co-founded the african-american association of coop city and served as board secretary and chair of the security committee for the raver bay board of directors. shirley volunteered for almost a decade with the girl scouts as a volunteer mom, helping out daceys, brownies and girl scouts. she's currently serving our community as deputy city clerk of new york for bronx county. they are the coop city power couple. rod and shirley, it is an honor to recognize your service to the bronx today, a grateful community thanks you. thank you, madam speaker. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from massachusetts seek recognition? ms. pressley: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. pressley: madam speaker, i rise today to remember an incredible young man and talent, on his far too short life, kyrie ambrose,

mr. latimer: the 25% tariff proposed on canada is counterproductive and mean-spirited. its application to mexico is equally devastating to us. it will raise prices for the everyday american. when they go to the stores, over 1,200 goods will see prizes rise with no rise in their paycheck. it will impact goods sold by american companies in canada and mexico as they impose retaliatory tariffs to defend themselves. american families not foreign leaders will bear the burden. and the president himself acknowledges americans would face some pain. wall street and main street alike know that agricultural products, cars, steel, gas all of this is a self-inflicted wound. all unnecessary. this institution needs to listen to ronald reagan, ronald reagan, eloquently warned american politicians not to do this. thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from nevada seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recogniz