Roy Blunt: “I thank my friend from Illinois, a long-term proponent of this concept. We will continue to work for solutions that make…”

I know we have a vote coming up. I have brief remarks, and I ask unanimous consent to complete them before the vote starts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Senator Blunt's longstanding promise of expanding the reach and resources of the Nation's Registry has saved thousands of lives.

We need to move forward with the clarifications that are so obviously needed.

It has been great to work with you in this divided Congress as you become Chairwoman.