it is significant that on this day, this anniversary of the death of George Floyd, that we are considering one of the key appointments in the Biden administration to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to consider the historic importance of this moment and to support this well-deserving and experienced person to serve our Nation in this capacity. I urge my colleagues to vote aye. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who seeks recognition? Hearing none, all time is yielded back. ____________________
On the recordMay 25, 2021
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