I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to make a statement prior to the vote that is pending and that my full statement be allowed to be made prior to that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I know of no other debate before the Senate. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that after the first cloture vote on the Medina nomination, that the other three be 10-minute votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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They're incredibly necessary, certainly in Northern Jersey, and other areas across the country.

Unfortunately, our forecasts were not as accurate as they can be, and that's due in large part to outdated precipitation data.

But right now we have an immediate crisis. We have an immediate situation.

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Thank you for your service. I really look forward to our work together to help protect our great country.

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Given these pending threats, it is critical that Congress enacts reforms to prevent the rising threat of domestic terrorism.