Mr. Speaker, the people of Long Range Mountains have waited a very long time for their voices to be heard in this House, and I feel a deep responsibility to finish what I started. This House deserves to hear the stories they have passed along to me, because they are stories not just of struggle but of strength, perseverance and quiet determination. They are stories that have stayed with me and guide me, and I believe they deserve to be on record in this Parliament.
Quickly, if I may—