Congressman Bean: “Is the Sun Rising or Setting on America?”

WASHINGTON-This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) spoke on the House floor reflecting on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's return to office. Quoting Benjamin Franklin's famous question at the Constitutional Convention - "Is the sun rising or setting?" - Congressman Bean celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and the wins for Northeast Florida families.

To watch Congressman Bean's speech, click HERE.

Mr. Speaker, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin famously looked at the chair behind the presiding officer-carved with a sun-and asked a question that still echoes through history: was the sun rising or setting? In that moment, the future of a fledgling nation hung in the balance, and even the Founders did not yet know whether liberty would prevail.

For too long, the American people have felt that same uncertainty. Years of what many viewed as America-Last policies left families struggling, dreams deferred, and our nation asking itself: are we on the rise, or in decline?

To answer that question, we need only look at the results delivered over the past year under House Republican leadership and President Trump.

Together, we've delivered real relief for American families with the Working Families Tax Cut-the largest tax cut in U.S. history-so workers keep more of what they earn, with no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security benefits. We've also unleashed American energy, restored our independence, and brought down costs at the pump.

We've restored law, order, and accountability by securing the border, supporting law enforcement, strengthening the rule of law, shrinking the federal bureaucracy, cutting wasteful spending, and demanding accountability for every taxpayer dollar.

We've rebuilt American strength at home and abroad-revitalizing our military, advancing peace through strength, standing firm with allies, and deterring adversaries. And we've put veterans first by expanding access to care and ensuring they receive the benefits they earned.

We've brought transparency and common sense back to our institutions, dismantling DEI mandates, and restoring fairness, merit, and basic common sense.

And we've begun making America healthy again by empowering patients, expanding health savings accounts, and improving access and accountability across our healthcare system.

We ran on these promises. We delivered on these promises. And we're just getting started.

So, Mr. Speaker, is the sun rising or setting? I can say with absolute certainty-the sun is rising under the leadership of President Trump and House Republicans.

And make no mistake-there is more to come. As the sun rises, we are ushering in America's Golden Age: a time of renewed strength, prosperity, and opportunity for every citizen, in every community, across this great land. The best days for our nation are still ahead, and together, we will make America stronger, safer, and greater than ever before. Thank you, and I yield back.

###