Richard Shelby: “I don't believe myself that being big is necessarily bad. But I do believe that being big and thinking the government is…”

At the same time, North Korea is testing missiles reportedly capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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.

I, along with many others, want to thank Senator Pat Leahy for a remarkable 48 years of service here in the Senate. As chairman of the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Agriculture Committees and President pro tempore of the Senate, I believe…