Madam President, this is my first day back in the Senate since I contracted COVID last week. It is good to be back, particularly for a historic week. I am grateful to the healthcare professionals and brilliant scientists who developed the COVID vaccines and therapies so quickly and am thankful for the Federal funding that made their work possible. Luckily, I am double-vaxxed and double-boosted, and I encourage everyone: Get your shots.
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