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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-reacts-pope-francis-historic-address-us-congress | Greg Walden reacts to Pope Francis' historic address to the U.S. Congress | 2015-09-24 | 2015 | 2015-09 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Greg Walden reacts to Pope Francis' historic address to the U.S. Congress Click here or on the image below to watch Walden's remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. Calling the Pope's remarks challenging and uplifting, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) offered a video reaction to the historic event. Walden spoke from the Speaker's Balcony at the Capitol, where earlier in the day Pope Francis greeted the crowdincluding ticket holders from Oregonafter his address. It was a real honor to be on the escort committee for the Pope's visit to the U.S. House to speak to a joint session of Congress. I'm here on the balcony where he came out after the speech and gave a blessing to the audience, Walden said. I thought his remarks were challenging and uplifting. Clearly he's a man of the people who speaks his mind. I think he calls on all of us to be better citizens and better human beings, and really look after those who are less fortunate. It was just an historic day in Washington, and I think for all of America. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |