John Kerry: “I am grateful we finally have been able to get the nomination of Mari Aponte confirmed. I thank Senator Menendez for…”

“I am grateful we finally have been able to get the nomination of Mari Aponte confirmed. I thank Senator Menendez for managing for me. I thank our colleagues in the Senate for finally getting our nominee in place and confirming her to be the Ambassador to El Salvador. I think it is long overdue. She will do a terrific job, and I am grateful to colleagues that we finally have, in fact, confirmed this nomination. Mr. President, I understand I can proceed as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Agriculture Reform”