Sentence:  For the dignity , the influence , and the power of the legislative branch of our Government - it is a privilege for us to do honor to this great man who <WSD>represents</WSD> not alone his own district but all the people of our country . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute