Johnny Isakson: “The Black Lung Compensation Program is critical to those who work in the mining industry for workers' compensation.”

Your service when working with you has been a privilege. You have done a phenomenal job as Chairman in the House.

The country deserves better than this.

I don't want to cut anybody out, but I want to make that point. I yield to Senator Shelby. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Crapo). The Senator from Alabama.

To the Democratic leader and Bruce, who is on the floor, congratulations on behalf of all the Republicans in the room. Come down to Atlanta and watch the Braves play the Mets. We would be happy to have you anytime. Thank you for your time…