Amy Klobuchar: “I first wanted to thank Senator Roberts and Senator Stabenow for their fine leadership on this farm bill, as well as…”

“I first wanted to thank Senator Roberts and Senator Stabenow for their fine leadership on this farm bill, as well as their staffs. I had a great opportunity to thank them. This was something that was universally well accepted and exciting for our State and, really, for every State in the country--the way we got 87 votes. As I noted, at home, we don't get that many votes for a volleyball resolution. It really put the bill in a good place to get this done. I thank them for their leadership. I also want to thank Brian Werner from my own staff, who has long worked on these issues, as well as at home, Andy Martin and Chuck Ackman, who have done ag work for us in Minnesota. I thank them for their work on this bill as well. Tribute to Claire McCaskill Mr. President, I am here to make some brief remarks about two of my favorite colleagues who are leaving us. They are both good friends of mine, both from the middle of the country, and both extraordinary leaders. I will start with my friend, Senator Claire McCaskill. Senator McCaskill and I were first elected at the same time, so we came in together. During our years of serving together, I have seen this strong, incredible woman stand up for the people of Missouri and stand up for the people of this country. We were the only two women in our Senate class when we came in.…”