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On the recordAugust 3, 2021
I am beginning my comments with my mask on for a very specific reason. If you can tell what is populating the mask, they are America's favorite crustacean: the North American lobster. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 335, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 335) designating September 25, 2021, as ``National Lobster Day''. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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