Richard Shelby: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

today I come to the Senate floor for what will probably be one of my last times--perhaps not my last time but close. I want to start off by thanking the people of Alabama, my home State. They have put their trust in me for more than 50…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The senior Senator from Alabama.

I am concerned about this--what this communicates to both our allies and our adversaries.

With inflation at the highest levels we've seen in 40 years, the request represents a cut from the 2022 level.