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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.

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.