Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the letters relating to the resignation of the Senator from Montana, Max Baucus, be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, February 6, 2014. Governor Steve Bullock, Montana State Capitol, Helena, MT. Dear Governor Bullock: In order to assume the responsibility of serving as the United States Ambassador to China, I write to resign my seat in the United States Senate effective upon my appointment as Ambassador. Representing the people of Montana for 40 years has been the honor of a lifetime. I am grateful for the trust Montanans have bestowed on me and the opportunity to contribute to our great state and nation. Respectfully, Max Baucus. ____ February 7, 2014. Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Vice President Biden: In accordance with my letter of February 6, 2014 to Governor Bullock, this is to clarify that my resignation as United States Senator became effective at the close of business on February 6, 2014. Sincerely, Max Baucus. ____________________
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