[ArrogantBustard]

Cdl. Arinze is Nigerian; English may well be his native language. That is, English with a definite British twist to it. In Britspeak, the people they elect to their chief legislative body are "Members of Parliament". I think he is carrying that usage over to form the term "Congress Member", rather than being PC. I've observed similar seemingly strange constructions when working with Indians. English is their native language, but not quite the same as in USA.

[eastsider]

In Britspeak, the people they elect to their chief legislative body are "Members of Parliament". I think he is carrying that usage over to form the term "Congress Member", rather than being PC.

I think you're on to something there. Thank you!