'I am humbled and deeply honored': Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) joins U.S. Congress

Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) delivers her first speech after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives on September 13, 2022.

The text of her remarks on the floor of the chamber, as prepared for delivery, follow.

Madam Speaker, I thank Leader [Steny] Hoyer for the very kind introduction and most especially for his words about my predecessor, Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young.

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