On the recordMarch 10, 2022
before I do all of these things, let me just thank Senator Leahy, who was so diligent and so relentless from 3, 4, 5 months ago in warning our caucus of the dangers--of the very real dangers--of a CR, which wouldn't have been able to move the government forward. His hard work, his diligence, and his dedication has been amazing. I join him in thanking the great staffs of the Appropriations Committee, who are second to none, as well as my staff, who worked very hard with them. Meghan Taira is another person of whom I might be able to say it wouldn't have happened without her. It is a very good night for this country, a good bipartisan night, and I thank our Senator from Vermont--and our President pro tempore, of course. (Laughter.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. ____________________
