It should mean something to every member of Congress and every citizen.

它应该对国会每一个成员和每一个市民都有意义。

Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.

读者，假设你是一个白痴。再假设你是一名国会成员。不过我的话说重复了。

He is a member of Congress.

他是一名国会议员。

And suppose you were a member of Congress.

再假设你是一名国会成员。

She is an important member of Congress.

她是国会的重要议员。