On the recordDecember 8, 2020
let me conclude by just quoting from Senator Sarbanes himself on the final speech that he gave when he left the Senate. He said: Throughout my years in public service, I have worked to the limits of my ability to provide the people of Maryland and the Nation dedicated, informed, and independent representation based on the fundamental principles of integrity and intelligence. I have been guided in this effort by the vision of a decent and just America, based on a strong sense of community and offering fairness and opportunity to all its people. Service in this body has reinforced, many times over, my understanding and commitment to the institutions upon which our system of Democratic governance critically depends. So long as [that] vision of America's promise continues to shine brightly in this body, I have every confidence that our Nation will prevail in the face of great challenges and that its future will be assured. It is our responsibility to heed those words of Senator Sarbanes and strive to carry out his legacy. Before I yield to Senator Van Hollen, the two of us, on behalf of all of the Members of the U.S. Senate, have filed a resolution to honor Paul Sarbanes. This has been cleared. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 797, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res.…
