Katherine Clark: “I rise to bid farewell to my senior floor adviser and alumna of Teams Jayapal, McBath, and Pelosi, the one and only, the…”

“I rise to bid farewell to my senior floor adviser and alumna of Teams Jayapal, McBath, and Pelosi, the one and only, the incomparable, Allison Blankenship. The last few years have been some of the most unpredictable in the history of this Chamber, and throughout all of it, Allison has been a constant and joyful guiding light. From the longest speech in House history to the longest vote, Allison has skillfully navigated the unprecedented. She has powered through all-nighters with a smile, with pride, and always with helpful information, because above all, she is driven by a love of country, a love of justice, and a love of this institution and its people. We thank Allison for her hard work, and we wish her all the best on her next chapter. We will not forget Allison, and we hope she will not forget us.”